Admissions Specialist Patient Access Services PRN - ER

Admissions Specialist PRN - Patient Access Services - ER

We’re looking for a highly motivated, high energy and qualified Admissions Specialist to join our Texas Health family.

If you have a servant heart and meeting new people sounds like fun- this is the place for you!

Position Highlights

·        Work location: Texas Health Harris 1301 Pennsylvania Ave Fort Worth, TX 76104

·        Work hours: PRN (as needed)

Department Highlights:

·        The Patient Access Representative assigned to the Emergency Room is a key member of the Patient Access Services team.

·        Fast-paced environment that requires quick thinking when dealing with emergency situations. 

·        The Patient Access Representative interacts in a professional, respectful manner with internal and external customers, provides excellent customer service to patients and visitors. 

·        Team-oriented work environment with expanded resources from other Patient Access areas.

·        Cross-training opportunities within different areas of Patient Access

What You Will Do

·        Duties to include, but not limited to:

• Accurately gathers complete financial and demographic information to ensure medical   records/billing process flows efficiently.

• Obtains and/or updates verification of benefits and/or pre-certification for applicable tests and/or procedures

• Prepares, presents, and thoroughly explains applicable legal, ethical, and compliance documents; ensures proper consents are signed by the appropriate parties. Maintains documentation of the same

• Maximizes reimbursement for services rendered by appropriately identifying insurance carrier, benefits, etc. Prevents denials by ensuring timely notification of admission to insurance carriers

• Assists patients in understanding financial obligations; collects co-payments, self-pay deposits, and patient balances to reduce Accounts Receivable.

• Stays abreast of and complies with applicable regulations, entity and/or system policies and procedures. Maintains customer service and/or productivity guidelines set forth by applicable leadership.