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Uhs•Amarillo, TX

About The Position

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values. Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers Position Summary: The employee assumes responsibility and accountability of admission/registration and dismissal processes of Emergency Department patients. This position supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence standards to all customer groups.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Typing skills required
Computer experience recommended
Healthcare experience desirable
Ability to read, write and converse in English
Ability to communicate with staff, physicians, support agencies, patients, families, vendors and others
Ability to remain calm and composed under stress
Grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, prolonged standing and/or sitting
Ability to tolerate low noise levels for prolonged periods
Ability to function when exposed to hazardous chemicals and/or biological materials
Ability to respond to pages, telephones and other auditory stimulation
Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions

Responsibilities

Utilize the appropriate skills in accepting responsibilities of assignments while exhibiting teamwork techniques and effective communications, which contribute to the overall operation of the department.
Understands, participates in, and contributes to quality improvement process for the Department and Institution.
Applies appropriate policies and procedures, as set forth by the Department of Business Systems for the purpose of obtaining and inputting insurance verification and billing information on Emergency Department patient accounts and for registration of patients by obtaining demographic and financial information with explanation and collection of payment obligations; cross-train to other job duties as deemed appropriate by Supervisor/Director; accept additional duties as assigned.
Assumes responsibility for position's impact on the departmental budget as it relates to the overall functioning of the organization.