Admissions Specialist - Patient Access Services - ER - FT Day%27s

#REF!•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Accurately gathers complete financial and demographic information to ensure medical records/billing process flows efficiently. Obtains and/or updates verification of benefits and/or pre-certification for applicable tests and/or procedures Prepares, presents, and thoroughly explains applicable legal, ethical, and compliance documents; ensures proper consents are signed by the appropriate parties. Maintains documentation of the same Maximizes reimbursement for services rendered by appropriately identifying insurance carrier, benefits, etc. Prevents denials by ensuring timely notification of admission to insurance carriers Assists patients in understanding financial obligations; collects co-payments, self-pay deposits, and patient balances to reduce Accounts Receivable. Stays abreast of and complies with applicable regulations, entity and/or system policies and procedures. Maintains customer service and/or productivity guidelines set forth by applicable leadership. Additional perks of being a Texas Health Admissions Specialist · Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, paid parental leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits. · Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice. · Strong Unit Based Council (UBC) · A supportive team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth Entity highlights: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth is a 222-bed full-service facility that includes surgical and imaging services, a 24-hour emergency department, orthopedics and sports therapy, adult critical care, and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit. Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth, which has been serving Tarrant County residents since 1987, has 1,100 employees, 120 volunteers, and more than 600 physicians on its medical staff. The hospital is a Pathway to Excellence® designated hospital by American Nurses Credentialing Center, a designated UnitedHealth Premium Surgical Spine specialty center and has earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition from the AARC. We invite you to join us in furthering your career and our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence. If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together! Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards. Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to [email protected] Admissions Specialist - PAS - ER Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together · Work location\: Texas Health Southwest 6100 Harris Parkway TX 76132 · Work hours \: FT Days Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10\:00 AM-10\:00 PM Department Highlights: · The Patient Access Representative interacts in a professional, respectful manner with internal and external customers, provides excellent customer service to patients and visitors. · Team-oriented work environment with expanded resources from other Patient Access areas. ·Cross-training opportunities within different areas of Patient Access

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent required
1 Year Customer Service experience required
Requires good written, oral, and telephone communication skills.
Requires knowledge of general office equipment, PC’s and associated software packages.
Ability to type 35 WPM corrected for errors preferred.

Nice To Haves

CHAA - Certified Healthcare Access Associate Upon Hire preferred
General knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately gathers complete financial and demographic information to ensure medical records/billing process flows efficiently.
Obtains and/or updates verification of benefits and/or pre-certification for applicable tests and/or procedures
Prepares, presents, and thoroughly explains applicable legal, ethical, and compliance documents; ensures proper consents are signed by the appropriate parties. Maintains documentation of the same
Maximizes reimbursement for services rendered by appropriately identifying insurance carrier, benefits, etc. Prevents denials by ensuring timely notification of admission to insurance carriers
Assists patients in understanding financial obligations; collects co-payments, self-pay deposits, and patient balances to reduce Accounts Receivable.
Stays abreast of and complies with applicable regulations, entity and/or system policies and procedures. Maintains customer service and/or productivity guidelines set forth by applicable leadership.