ADMINISTRATIVE TECH (full-time nights)

Jackson Parish Hospital•Jonesboro, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Jackson Parish Hospital is currently seeking a full-time Administrative Tech to work night shift. This position comes with a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, ATO (accrued time off), holiday pay, retirement, and other supplemental plans. The Administrative Tech processes admissions/pre-admissions in ER, Clinics, or Outpatient Registration. This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
Proficiency in medical terminology preferred.
One year experience in hospital admissions preferred.
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Ability to work alone or with minimal supervision.
Ability to work under and handle stress in an appropriate manner.
Ability to work long hours between breaks and meals, if necessary.
Basic computer competency.
Ability to operate telephone, fax machine, copy machine, computer, printer, and calculator.

Nice To Haves

High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
Proficiency in medical terminology preferred.
One year experience in hospital admissions preferred.

Responsibilities

Collects payments for deductibles, co-pays, and deposits if necessary.
Gathers correct patient demographic information.
Gathers correct insurance information; Insurance verification/pre-certification if necessary.
Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. Follows HIPAA regulations.
Courteous to patients, visitors, and staff; treats all patients, visitors, and staff with respect and dignity.
Informs and obtains appropriate signatures on necessary paperwork. Communicates clearly with patient regarding paperwork to be signed.
Answers phones and notifies appropriate party of messages.
Completes the admission process in a timely manner with little or no errors.
Checks email daily. Stays logged into to Microsoft teams to openly communicate with co-workers throughout the day.
Completes any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time frames.
Attends staff meetings as scheduled.
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
Adheres to all JPH policies and procedures.