What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Admissions Coordinator position at Landmark Hospital of Savannah?
Landmark Hospital of Athens has an exciting new opportunity for a Regional Admissions Coordinator to join our dedicated and professional team, where we are committed to providing the highest level of customer service and quality of care to our patients.
Summary: This position is responsible for the following duties, but not limited to: patient intake, charge capture, eligibility/benefits, pre-certification, patient interviews to include demographic verification, and data entry.
Shift: PRN as needed
Responsibilities:
- Verifies patients' medical benefits by telephone and online
- Initiates and completes required pre-certification for scheduled cases in coordination with insurance companies
- Communicates detailed benefit information to patients and collects coinsurance when applicable
- Documents patient demographics and financial information within the billing software program
- Registers patients
- Effectively communicate with patients, physicians and other healthcare personnel
- Promotes cooperation within the department and leads by example, works as team player
Requirements:
- High school diploma
- Minimum 2 years related experience in healthcare
- Hospital/surgery background preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology and codes; strong computer skills
- Excellent customer service/interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Must be organized and detail-oriented
We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We perform background verification checks.
