What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions/Communication Rep-Full Time-Days position at Regional Health Services of Howard County?
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day Shift
Description
POSITION PURPOSE
Answers and routes incoming calls, assisting with in house and outgoing calls. Admits all patients authorized by physicians, through the admitting process. Gathers pertinent information and authorizations to start flow of information; record keeping, patient treatment, charging system, billing and collection process. Gathers patient valuables. Supplies general information and direction. Ages of patients served ranged from pediatrics to geriatrics.
Essential Functions
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Full time
Shift
Day Shift
Description
POSITION PURPOSE
Answers and routes incoming calls, assisting with in house and outgoing calls. Admits all patients authorized by physicians, through the admitting process. Gathers pertinent information and authorizations to start flow of information; record keeping, patient treatment, charging system, billing and collection process. Gathers patient valuables. Supplies general information and direction. Ages of patients served ranged from pediatrics to geriatrics.
Essential Functions
- Admits patients authorized by physicians, through the admitting process.
- Gathers pertinent information and authorizations to start flow of information; record keeping, patient treatment, charging system, billing and collection process.
- Discusses advance directives, financial assistance forms, durable power of attorney.
- Gathers patient valuables.
- Answers and routes incoming calls, assisting with in house and outgoing calls.
- Supplies general information and direction.
- Demonstrates proficiency on office equipment including computer, badge reader, fax machine, forms printer, calculator, phone system, copier, paper shredder, label printer, switchboard.
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Past work experience of at least (6) six months within a physician office, hospital or clinic environment, performing registration activities or an insurance company, performing payer activities are highly desired but not required.
- Must possess excellent communication skills and ability to maintain a calm professional manner in stressful situations.
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
