What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Admitting Representative position at College Hospital?
Admitting Representative
College Hospital
Job Description:
College Hospital is seeking for 1 full time and 1 per diem Patient Admitting Representative. The Admitting Representative is responsible for ensuring excellent customer service while functioning as an extension of the Patient Accounting Department. Responsible for patient registration and associated tasks, while maintaining a high level of professionalism to accomplish the hospital's mission. This position requires a high level of customer service skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to organize and multitask.
Responsibilities:
- Effectively demonstrates knowledge of rules, regulations and procedures pertaining to psychiatric admissions, along with confidentiality laws and regulations as set forth by College Hospital.
- Coordinates admissions with receiving unit/ancillary services in a timely manner.
- Conducts patient/guarantor interviews upon admission to obtain accurate demographic information, insurance coverage, and ensures hospital compliance with patient/guarantor signature attempts.
- Explains admitting policies to patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff in a clear and concise manner.
- Reports all admission, transfer, and discharge in a timely manner.
- Effectively performs additional duties and responsibilities as position requires.
Required Skills:
- Basic computer skills.
- Experience in customer service preferred.
- Professional image and demeanor.
Job Types: Full-time, Per diem
Pay: $21.00 - $21.70 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $22
