What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Spec U position at McKenzie Willamette?
Admission Spec U
McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center is your community medical provider, serving the Willamette Valley and its residents. Our 113-bed hospital offers inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, medical, surgical and emergency care. We are a family of caregivers offering care to our larger family — our community.
Hourly Base Rate: $21.38 - $27.21
Shift: Varies
Hours Per Week: 40
SEIU Local 49 represented position
Job Summary:
- Under immediate supervision of the lead patient access clerk performs a variety of registration, admission, public relations, financial and medical service functions.
- Perform interviews for the purpose of initiating accounts.
- Evaluates information to determine appropriate flow of patient type, hospital service code, diagnosis, tests and procedures needed, medical necessity and priority.
- Determines appropriate documentation and form requirements based on medical and financial indicators.
- Secures information to assure rapid reimbursement
- Initiates collection activity by requesting co-payments, deposits and anticipated balance due.
- Provides education to patients related to medical necessity requirements.
- Receives and documents acceptance of cash, checks, credit card payments as well as patient valuables.
- Acts as liaison between the patient, visitors and others and of treatment authorization
- Provides information and answers questions about consent for treatment, assignment of benefits, acceptance of financial responsibility, release of records, patient rights and responsibilities and advance directives
- Maintains required documentation including patient medical records, logs and schedules, written and electronic. Identifies, responds, and announces all code phone and wall alarm activations.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Typing 40 wpm. Proficient computer skills
- Medical terminology strongly preferred
- Experience in medical setting preferred
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- Supportive work environment with a collaborative team.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.
- Student loan repayment program.
Salary : $21 - $27