Representative-Admissions PRN

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Yazoo City (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a patient access/data entry professional to accurately register patients and enter demographic, financial and clinical information into the computer system. The role involves applying financial guidelines to determine and collect patient liability and supporting efficient claims processing.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of business experience, strong English communication and basic math skills, and may have an Associates degree or two

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of business experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly using standard English in written and verbal formats.
• Typing speed of 25 words per minute and basic math skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Registers patients accurately and efficiently to ensure data integrity for claims processing.
• Applies financial screening guidelines to collect upfront payments.
• Expedites patient flow with prompt and courteous service.
• Completes assigned goals and performs additional duties as needed (e.g., health screening).

Skills

Computer skills

Typing 25 wpm

Basic math

Customer service

Communication

Clear speech

Education

Associates degree or 2 years of college

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Obtains accurate demographic, financial and clinical information and enters into the computer system to create the medical and financial record. Applies financial guidelines to determine/collect patient liablity. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Registers patients accurately, efficiently and professionally to ensure data base integrity and facilitate claims processing.
• Applies financial screening guidelines to ensure proper procedures are followed in obtaining upfront collections for the specific facility.
• Strives to expedite patient flow through prompt and courteous service.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned, to include health screening.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• 1 year of business experience.

Preferred/Desired

• 1 year of business experience in a healthcare environment.

Education

Minimum Required

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Preferred/Desired

• Associates degree or 2 years of college level courses.

Training

• NONE

Special Skills

• Basic computer skills, ability to perform basic math computation. Type 25 words per minute. Excellent customer service & communication skills. Ability to speak, articulate, and be understood clearly.

Licensure

Preferred/Desired

• CHAA