Patient Access Representative - Admitting (Per Diem)

What You'll Do

• Opens/closes Admitting front desk according to current procedures.
• Responsible for registration/admission for Medical Imaging, Chemotherapy, inpatient/outpatient procedures and surgery.
• Greets all patients in a courteous and timely manner.
• Answers multi-line telephone; takes clear, detailed, and legible messages and transfers calls to appropriate department when necessary.
• May operate the switchboard for answering and transferring telephone calls, routine inquiries, and make necessary connections on the overhead paging system.
• Upon patient admission, verifies that patient demographic and insurance information is current and correct and that required forms are completed and signed.
• Enters and/or updates patient information in computerized hospital information systems.
• Assembles patient charts for use; ensuring that the proper forms are on the chart according to particular visit type.
• Completes bank deposits daily and reconciles cash drawer and cash journal/receipts.
• Performs information audits using reports provided by Supervisor.

Who You Are

• Excellent communicator
• Detail oriented
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong customer service skills

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, Associates degree preferred.
• Minimum of one-year experience in hospital registration or admitting preferred.
• Spanish speaking strongly preferred.
• Good telephone etiquette.
• Computer skills required: Typing 30-45 WPM.
• Certified in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Previous use of multi-line phones, fax and copy machine(s) preferred.

Job Information

• Per diem, varied shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Starting wage $23.22 to $28.14 based on qualifications.