ADMITTING COORDINATOR CWS I

Responsibilities

• Scheduling patients via telephone or faxed scripts and patient registrations.
• Obtains authorizations and referrals.
• Verifies insurance and demographic information.
• Confirms patient appointments and prep instructions.
• Assures pre-certifications, authorizations and/or referrals are obtained prior to service.

Qualifications

• Schedules patients according to departmental guidelines.
• Adheres to Red Flag Rule when registering patients.
• Affirms pre-certifications, authorizations and/or referrals are obtained prior to service.
• Asks & updates MSPQ every patient visit, without relying on prior visit information.
• Maintains productivity by processing Methcare labs, pre-registering patients or working workques when not scheduling or registering patients.
• Scans in all necessary documentation (scripts).
• Accurately selects medical record (all patients) and hospital account (correct recurring account).
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• Ability to prioritize job functions, work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess good organizational/analytical skills and mathematical aptitude.
• Proficient use of calculator and minimum typing (45 wpm).
• Basic personal computer skills.

Education

• A high school diploma/GED Equivalent is required.
• An Associates in Business Management is preferred.
• One (1) year of responsible work experience in a hospital registration position, medical business office or a closely related field is required.
• Post high school education may be substituted on a year for year basis to meet the work experience requirement.