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Careers
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Department:
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Admitting
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Job Title:
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Admitting Representative - Per Diem
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Job Description:
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Responsible to patients for admission to hospital and/or outpatient procedures. This position is also responsible for verifying patients’ insurance coverage, obtaining insurance pre-authorization when necessary, and collecting cash.
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Job Prerequisites:
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Medical Terminology and previous experience preferred.
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Job Responsibilities:
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Receives requests for admissions and prepares paperwork for nursing personnel.
Procures patient valuables and handles per department policy.
Registers patient for admission to hospital, and/or outpatient procedure.
Obtains and verifies all patient demographic information and payment source data, then inputs into computer system.
Enters medical orders into the computer system for registered patients.
Obtains pre-authorizations when required by insurers for payments.
Enters charges into the computer system and forwards paperwork to appropriate department(s).
Processes mail after hours.
Answers telephones for hospital and doctors’ answering service after hours.
Assists Emergency nursing staff when requested.
Communicates with co-workers, management, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
Abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instructions, and safety rules.
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Job Pay:
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NA
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Posted on:
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September 02, 2010
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Revised on:
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February 11, 2010
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