Representative - Admitting PD Variable

AHMC Healthcare • Monterey Park, CA

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About The Position

The Admitting Representative interviews the patient or his/her representative to obtain identifying and verifying information, such as patient/s name, address, age, date of birth, social security number, occupation, insurance information and obtaining authorization. Also, have the capabilities of interfacing with the PBX operator and reception areas. Must be able to operate a computer to input and retrieve data. Ability to communicate with the population served, utilizing age specific techniques from neonatal, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, middle adult to geriatrics. Maintain proficiency in medical terminology. Special projects or other assignments may be given with expectations to be completed in a specified timeframe.

Requirements

• Ability to operate a computer to input and retrieve data.
• Ability to communicate with the population served, utilizing age specific techniques from neonatal, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, middle adult to geriatrics.
• Maintain proficiency in medical terminology.
• BCLS (AHA) certification required upon 90 days of hire.
• AB508 certification required upon 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital experience as an admissions representative.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients or their representatives to obtain and verify identifying information.
• Collect patient information such as name, address, age, date of birth, social security number, occupation, and insurance details.
• Obtain necessary authorizations.
• Interface with PBX operator and reception areas.
• Operate a computer to input and retrieve data.
• Communicate with diverse patient populations using age-specific techniques.
• Maintain proficiency in medical terminology.
• Complete special projects or other assignments within specified timeframes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED