What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admitting (Patient Access) Full-Time position at Benewah Community Hospital?
Excellent opportunities to interact with community members. Work with outstanding professionals and learn about Medical Services. Controls the flow of patients through the Emergency Department, Outpatient, and Inpatient registration access areas. Collects demographic and insurance information from incoming patients at the point of service. Verifies active payer sources. Communicates basic financial policies as pertaining to insurance coverage. Obtains required signatures on the various clinical and financial consent forms. Creates image of insurance cards and identification cards. Collects prearranged deposits, self-pay deposits and point of service copayments. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works under immediate supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Answers, directs, and/or records messages for all incoming hospital calls. This is a shared position between two departments.
This position is eligible for Part-Time or Full-Time, pay is based on experience.