Admissions Specialist I Admitting I Day I Full Time

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

This position is responsible to perform all registration functions, including the creation or confirmation of a medical record and/or account number. This position expedites and provides healthcare access through the accurate gathering of demographic, sponsorship or guardian data, insurance, financial, and statistical information from a variety of sources, i.e. patients, patients' families, physicians, physician office staff, county and/or government agencies. Takes an active role in decreasing account receivables by following established guidelines, regulations and policies during the registration process to increase the facility's first pass yield percentage and decrease account denials. Contributes to the facility point of service by collecting any monies due at the time of service. This position ensures reimbursement for services being rendered through verification of insurance eligibility/benefits, obtaining insurance authorization within required time frame, identification and collection of patient financial obligation and point of service collections. This position will use third-party payer resources, such as web sites, to verify eligibility, gain authorizations and check financial obligation of the patient. This position is responsible for obtaining the necessary signatures for consent for treatment, financial responsibility agreements and HIPAA requirements. Consults and communicates with other hospital departments as required to maintain efficient patient care.

Requirements

• Minimum high school graduate or equivalent.
• Preferred college level work and working knowledge of medical and insurance industry terminology.
• Minimum one (1) year clerical experience in a patient/public contact setting or six months experience in a health-related business office or with third party payor group.
• Experience demonstrating ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and make timely and accurate judgment decisions.
• Proficiency in applications and ability to work with multiple computer systems.
• Typing skill and familiarity with computers.
• Exceptional verbal, analytical, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Understanding of 'first impression' position and appropriate dress and attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a health-related business office.
• Working knowledge of medical and insurance terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform all registration functions including creation or confirmation of medical records and account numbers.
• Gather demographic, sponsorship, guardian data, insurance, financial, and statistical information from various sources.
• Decrease account receivables by following established guidelines and policies.
• Collect any monies due at the time of service.
• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits.
• Obtain insurance authorization within required time frame.
• Identify and collect patient financial obligations.
• Use third-party payer resources to verify eligibility and gain authorizations.
• Obtain necessary signatures for consent for treatment and financial responsibility agreements.
• Consult and communicate with other hospital departments as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED