Admitting-Discharge Representative - PAS Ortho

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada•Las Vegas, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients. UMC is a Level I Trauma Center, home of the ONLY Verified Burn Center, and Transplant Center. In 2026, we became the FIRST and ONLY Magnet®-Recognized hospital in the state, reflecting UMC's nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care. Position Summary: Obtains demographics, insurance information and signatures from patients; receives authorization form and obtains authorizations; places ID bracelets on patients' wrists; collects payments and discharges patients.

Requirements

Equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of experience in admissions in a hospital or medical office setting.
Must have open availability to work various hours including days, nights, and weekends.
Must be well versed in Commercial insurance, Medicare & Medicaid both FFS and HMO plans
Minimum two years recent experience (within the last 5 years) of Admitting. experience in a fast-paced Hospital and/or Primary Care/Urgent Care Clinic - with a Focus on Front Office Skills.
Must have knowledge of Workers Comp coverage.
Knowledge of office theories and principles
Knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of insurance carriers and reimbursement schedules
Knowledge of basic math
Knowledge of medical and insurance terminology
Knowledge of department and hospital safety practices and procedures
Knowledge of patient rights
Knowledge of infection control policies and practices
Knowledge of handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials
Knowledge of department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures
Knowledge of age specific patient care practices.
Skill in performing basic mathematical computations
Skill in using computers and related software applications
Skill in using standard office equipment such as phones, copiers and facsimiles
Skill in typing and ten key
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties
Skill in communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds under stressful conditions
Skill in effective, efficient and safe use of equipment.