Works in a line capacity under the general direction of the Senior Manager in Patient Access Services. Responsibilities include obtaining and verifying patient registration information, ensuring admission related paper work is complete; including signed and documented General Release and HIPAA privacy documents, conducting admission interview, securing and/or releasing patient valuables and furnishing information relating to admission and hospital policies to patient. Assisting in related departmental tasks as needed.
§ Greets patients and customers presenting to the Patient Access Services Department.
§ Obtains, coordinates and verifies registration and billing information required for pre-scheduled/elective hospital admissions and reimbursement, over the telephone and in person.
§ Acts as liaison between Physician Offices, Patient Care Units and other areas within the Patient Access Services Department to expedite the admission process.
§ Monitors patient throughput, identifying access problems and providing feedback to the Patient Placement Coordinators and management whenever necessary.
§ May refer patients to Patient Financial Services to explore alternative forms of financial assistance.
§ Ensures all patient valuables are secured, recorded and released in accordance with Hospital Policy and Procedure. Works with leadership on annual inventory and transfer to state of abandoned items.
§ Utilizes down time for preparing necessary paperwork for next day, obtaining and documenting paperwork from patients admitted directly to Patient Care Units by bypassing the Patient Access Services Department.
§ Coordinates with volunteer services to provide transportation to unit when appropriate.
§ Administers, explains and witnesses Health Care Proxy forms for patients being admitted or inquiring.
§ Manage process for General Releases to be signed by patients that did not complete during stay.
§ Handles general inquiries from all hospital population.
Qualifications & Skills
· Exceptional Customer Service skills
- Associates degree preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to exercise judgment in dealing with sensitive, confidential information
- Ability to handle stressful situations that may arise in facilitating requests
- Willingness to learn and grow as a member of the Team and Department
EEO Statement
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