Job: PFS Admitting Rep

Jobing Description

PFS Admitting Rep

Job ID: 93029 Location: US-WY-Worland
Posted Date: 8/19/2011 Shift: Night
Category: Clerical/Administrative/ Business Support - Positions Facility: Washakie Medical Center
Department : Patient Financial Services Position Type: Full-Time-FA
Shift Hours: Typical shift will be 12am to 8:30am, will also rotate through 3:30pm -12am and 8am to 4:30pm. This position also requires working every other weekend. Hours Per Week: 40
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Overview:

About Washakie Medical Center

* Washakie Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital with big city capabilities including: 16 slice CT, digital mammography, 1.5 tesla MRI, fluro, full service lab with state of the art equipment
* Level III trauma ED staffed with fulltime physicians, surgery services which include 24/7 CRNA coverage including OB epidurals, 2 general surgeons, orthopedic surgery, and ambulatory treatment
* Numerous wellness activities, and active rehab department including pool therapy and cardiac rehab, sleep studies, total PFTs, and electronic medical records.

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Pay Opportunity is: $9.94 - $15.39 per hour.

Responsibilities:

* May be assigned to a variety of admitting, registration and customer service work. Performs pre-registration/registration processes, verifies insurance coverage and obtains authorizations and notifications. Accurately and completely documents all information into the patient records system to ensure maximum reimbursement. Obtains all necessary signatures and documentation required by the patient s insurance plan.
* May calculate patient liability according to verification of insurance benefits, collects deposits and co-payments.
* Provides information and customer service to patients, patient families and visitors. Provides information and instructions to patients regarding hospital procedures and services. As required, assists patients with transport to their rooms.
* As assigned, provides reception and telecommunications operator services.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Requires math, communications and business skills normally demonstrated by a high school degree or equivalent.
* Requires work skills in customer service and financial transactions as normally developed over one or more years of related work experience.
* Requires the ability to build familiarity with medical terminology and an understanding of all common insurance and payor types.
* Accurate and efficient keyboarding skills, and the ability to work effectively with common office software are required.
* Must have highly developed interpersonal skills and communications skills, with a strong customer service orientation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Previous medical, financial services and/or customer service work experience preferred.
* Additional related education and/or experience preferred.