Hospital Admissions Rep IV

Responsibilities

• Captures and coordinates inpatient and outpatient admissions, including bed assignments and preliminary paperwork.
• Verifies insurance benefits for hospital admission and ensures compliance with third-party payers and regulations.
• Coordinates admissions with medical, nursing, and accounting staff to ensure appropriate patient placement.
• Provides guidance and handles more complex assignments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Basic understanding of Central Registration, Health Information Management, Financial Counseling, and Pathology.
• Knowledgeable and proficient in using Hospital software, specifically EPIC.

Qualifications

• Interprets eligibility for admission/service/treatment plans.
• Documents accurately in the hospital computer system.
• Maintains and monitors patients in the system for accurate charges throughout inpatient stays.
• Provides timely information to Financial Counseling.
• Assigns accommodations and assists with coordination of patient transfers and discharges.
• Notifies Facilities regarding use of negative pressure rooms.
• Books reservations for prospective patients and guests.
• Remains aware of changes in bed requests and assigns patients to beds.
• Communicates with physicians and their offices regarding postponement of admissions/services.
• Affords assistance with administrative details related to decedent affairs.
• Notifies attending, referring, and PCP when a patient has been admitted to an inpatient service.
• Applies independent judgement in managing complex multi-factorial guidelines.
• Expedites patient movement and improves utilization of hospital resources.
• Tracks the completion of release of OR admission orders.
• Screens admit orders for codeable diagnoses and correct attending and services.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle complex tasks.
• Proficiency in hospital software systems.
• Understanding of various treatment programs and locations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee assistance program.

Pay

$19.62 - $26.49 per hour.

Schedule

UR - Rotating (United States of America)