Patient Admissions & Registration Specialist

Description

Job Title: Admissions Specialist - PRN, shift varies

Reports to: Admissions Director

POSITION SUMMARY

Interviews patient or representative and enters patient’s demographic information in the computer. Obtains insurance precertification, if required, for inpatients and observations. Preadmits patients. Answers multi-line telephone. Greets the public, patients, and visitors and directs them to the proper location.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Collects and enters accurate demographic and financial data for patient registrations.
• Tears down charts, makes required copies, and distributes.
• Advance understanding of Insurance payors.
• Verifies Medicaid coverage and assigns PCP, if necessary.
• Accurately completes procedures for discharges and transfers.
• Checks insurance cards for requirements regarding physician referra...