Admissions Rep Outpatient

Encompass Health • Altoona, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona is seeking a pool status Admissions Representative for its Outpatient Services. The Admissions Representative (Outpatient) assumes the responsibility for the coordination of an effective, efficient admission process for all patients in an outpatient setting by receiving referrals, gathering and verifying pertinent information, and completing necessary procedures to schedule and admit outpatients. The position compiles and inputs statistical information into appropriate hospital systems.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision

Nice To Haves

• Post education preferred
• Preferred knowledge of third party payors
• Six months experience or equivalent in hospital admissions preferred

Responsibilities

• Receiving referrals
• Gathering and verifying pertinent information
• Completing necessary procedures to schedule and admit outpatients
• Compiling and inputting statistical information into appropriate hospital systems

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED