What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Access Specialist ED - FT; 7:00 P.M.- 7:00 A.M. (7 ON/ 7 OFF) position at Jackson Hospital?
Job Description
Obtains demographic, billing information; Contacts third party payers to obtain pre-certification when required. Escorts/transports patients to the assigned nursing unit; strive toward customer satisfaction and meeting the needs of our patients; informs patient of hospital payment requirements. Receives and records notification of patients being admitted from physician’s offices, emergency room and the recovery room; Provides coverage for other departmental duties as assigned which includes Bed Control, Discharge and any other duties specified by the supervisors.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent. Previous business office experience preferred in a healthcare environment. Ability to interact with the public, i.e. children, adolescents, adults and geriatric. Ability to interpret and possess basic medical and anatomy terminology skills.
Position Type
Full-time