What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Specialist - Patient Access Services position at Texas Health?
Admissions Specialist- Patient Access Services
We’re looking for a highly motivated, high energy and qualified Admissions Specialist to join our Texas Health family.
Position Highlights
· Work location: Texas Health Willow Park 101 Crown Pointe Blvd, Willow Park, TX 76087
· Work hours: Full Time, 40 hours; Days; Monday - Friday 7a-3:30p
Department Highlights:
· The Patient Access Representative assigned to the Outpatient Department is a key member of the Patient Access Services team.
· 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.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
