What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admission Representative position at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital?
General Function:
The Admission Representative is responsible for performing the duties of registering patients in a manner to promote positive relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and hospital departments. The Representative ensures quality performance by gathering and entering accurate and complete information for billing and collection processes critical for reimbursement. The Representative assists patients in understanding the forms to be signed, their patient rights, and informs patients of hospital policies and procedures.
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
The Admission Representative is responsible for performing the duties of registering patients in a manner to promote positive relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and hospital departments. The Representative ensures quality performance by gathering and entering accurate and complete information for billing and collection processes critical for reimbursement. The Representative assists patients in understanding the forms to be signed, their patient rights, and informs patients of hospital policies and procedures.
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
- High School Graduate
- Prefer previous employment in hospital/ medical or insurance industry with 1- 2 years experience.
Special Requirements
Type 40 WPM
Experience with computer terminal or personal computer.
Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance regulations helpful.
Ability to provide service to customer in a professional and courteous manner.
