Admitting Representative

Job type: Full Time

Shift: Days

Hours: 7am to 7:30 pm Thursday/Friday/Saturday, and every other Wednesday

GENERAL DUTIES:
The Patient Service Representative greets patients and visitors in person or on the telephone; obtains demographic, financial and medical information for registration and identification, coordinates and assists in the completion of all activities relating to patients' finances, to facilitate the collection and distribution of information and to expedite a smooth and timely billing and collection process while adhering to department policies and procedures. Access to demographic information and limited patient health information related to job function.

The Patient Service Representative obtains monitors and expedites the necessary authorizations and approvals for hospital outpatient services or elective surgeries per the designated insurance carriers.

Required:
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM

Preferred:

One to three years recent experience in acute care hospital registration and/or business office environment.
Knowledge in Medicare, Medi-Cal and third party billing and collection procedures.
Experience or knowledge in admissions, registrations and insurance verification.
Ability to speak Spanish or other additional languages.

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