Patient Access Specialist FT Friday - Sunday 7pm - 7am

USMD Hospital At Arlington LP • Arlington, TX

7h

About The Position

Responsible for front desk operations, obtains complete demographic and financial information or equivalent from patient.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 to 2 years’ experience in hospital registration
• Verbal and writing ability required to communicate effectively in informing employees of activities and policies.
• Numerical ability required.
• Ability to receive, comprehend, and carry out instructions; ability to work safely with equipment, supplies, and materials; ability to comply with attendance requirements; ability to comply with Human Resource policies.
• Handle multiple priorities.
• Manage anger, fear, hostility, and stress appropriately.
• Work alone and with others effectively.
• Work in close proximity to others and in a distracting environment.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Variable hours that includes weekends and nights.

Nice To Haves

• BLS Preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates full knowledge of front desk and registration operations, obtains complete demographic and financial information or equivalent from patient.
• Attend training programs and meetings as required
• Enters complete insurance information into the computer including network payor, mailing address, telephone number, policy, policyholder, and group number
• Recognize patient’s level of care needed upon arrival.
• Identifies insurance plans and requirements and obtains authorizations and referrals as needed.
• Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance.
• Attends all required department-specific education and training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job related hazards.
• Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions.
• Wears proper identification while on duty.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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