Job Description

Summary

• Processes patient preadmission and admission demographic and insurance data; enters information in the hospital computer system;
• maintains quality control for each preadmission and admission to insure accuracy of information; acts as liaison between patients, financial counselors and hospital patient accounting;

ensures that all state, federal and MUSC policies and procedures are followed. Functions in the Patient Admissions Department.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC004358 SYS - Corp Revenue Cycle - MID DIRECT

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Job Description

• Job summary : Processes patient preadmission and admission demographic and insurance data; enters information in the hospital computer system;
• maintains quality control for each preadmission and admission to insure accuracy of information; acts as liaison between patients, financial counselors and hospital patient accounting;

ensures that all state, federal and MUSC policies and procedures are followed. Functions in the patient admissions department.

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors.
• Ability to work in confined / cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands / wrists / elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)
• Possess good finger dexterity.
• Ability to fully use both legs.
• Ability to fully use both hands / arms.
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to lift / lower objects 15 lbs. from / to floor from / to 36 inches unassisted.
• Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs.
• Ability to maintain 20 / 40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance.
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors.
• Ability to determine distance / relationship between objects, depth perception.
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment.
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Frequent)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Frequent)
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements : High school diploma with 2 years’ experience in health care or a business-related field.

Additional

Job Description

High school diploma with 2 years experience in health care or a business related field. Ability to interpret and apply financial procedures and regulations preferred.

Previous experience with hospital information systems or word processing preferred.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and / or federal regulations.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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Last updated : 2024-04-26