Admitting Coord I

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Department Director or designee, the Admitting Coordinator I is responsible for processing in and out patients at the front desk , scheduling exams, verifying insurance information and patients’ demographics, and verifying proper orders for billing.

Licensure and Certification:

None applicable

Education:

• High School graduate or GED equivalent

Experience:

• Previous experience of at least one year in hospital or medical office setting
• Medical terminology strongly preferred

Knowledge and Skills:

• Computer literate and typing skills
• Insurance billing preferred
• Knowledge of all areas of diagnostic imaging including Cardiology and Pulmonary departments
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Strong organizational skills
• Problem solving skills
• Basic computer skills

Physical Demands – Clerical/Administrative Non-Patient Care:

·         Frequent sitting and standing/walking with frequent position change.

·         Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.

·         Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level.

·         Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.

·         Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

·         Continuous use of near vision, hearing and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.