What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-certification specialist / Estimates | Full Time | Day shift position at Chatuge Regional Hospital?
Job Description
Job Description
Precertification / Estimates in our Patient Access department
Job Description : Patient Access Specialist
CHATUGE
REGIONAL
HOSPITAL
Department : Patient Access
Scheduling, Authorizations, Registration)
Reports to : Department Manager
Revised :
Last revised : 5 / 2010
To provide high quality, cost effective health care and promote wellness throughout our community.
Position Description :
Complete scheduling, pre-certification, and registration of patients for all medical services in a timely and accurate manner ensuring accuracy of patient information and medical services ordered.
Minimal Qualifications :
1. Education :
a. High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
2. Experience :
a. One year registration in a health care environment preferred but may obtain on the job.
3. Personal skills / abilities :
a. Human relation skills are needed for personal interaction with other employees, patients,
physicians and the general public.
b. Temperamental ability to be pleasant, tactful, cooperative, responsible, compassionate and
courteous.
- Strong organizational skills required with ability to multi-task.
- Knowledge of insurance benefit and plan verification.
- Knowledge of third party payors.
- Experience in automated systems.
- Basic medical terminology.
- Ability to type 40 w.p.m.
Physical / Mental Demands :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Applicants who are disabled must be
able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable
accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis.
1. Verbal ability to communicate with patients and staff and understand instructions.
2. Manual dexterity is required in operate equipment required for the position.
3. Physical demands include periods of frequent sitting with heavy face to face
communication with the general public and performing repetitive motions effectively
under moderate stress and time restraints. Must be able to lift 20 pounds on a frequent
basis.
4. Sight and hearing ability to accurately observe pertinent details.
Equipment Used to Perform Job :
Basic office equipment
Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens :
Class 3 : Job in which employee has no occupational exposure
Disclaimer Statement :
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed.
They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills
and competencies required of personnel so classified.
The following are responsibilities of this position and the factors upon which evaluation is based :
1. Demonstrates support for the hospital mission / vision and commitment to our patients.
2. Continually seeks ways to improve the department efficiency and effectiveness.
3. Presents an accommodating and receptive manner to our employees and customers.
4. Presents a professional and positive image in appearance and communications.
5. Is dependable in meeting assigned work schedule and completing responsibilities.
6. Adheres to hospital, department and personnel policies.
7. Seeks job related education and attends required training.
8. Demonstrates competency in recognition and intervention in an emergency situation.
9. Cordially greets and registers patients upon arrival.
As an employee in the above referenced position, I have read, understand and agree to abide by the job
description stated within.
