Admissions Rep

The Admissions Representative is responsible for gathering demographic and insurance information from the patients of Teton Valley Health Care in an accurate and timely manner. The Admissions Representative arranges for the efficient and orderly admission of patients and admission of individuals who have hospital-based outpatient testing or procedures. She/he ensures that patient information is collected and that patients are aware of hospital policies and procedures. This role interviews incoming patients or representatives and enters information required for admission into the computer database. The Admissions Representative appropriately schedules patients and collects payments for services. This role distributes appropriate information to ancillary departments and participates in performance improvement and CQI activities. This role demonstrates support of the Medical Center’s mission, values and vision in all actions and interactions with employees, patients, medical staff, guests and visitors.

Job Duties:

· Enters patient information into computer and routes appropriate copies and forms to designated departments.

· Interviews patients or their representatives, when admission is unscheduled, for obtaining personal information or verifying information already on file, including emergency numbers and insurance.

· Obtains signatures on Conditions of Admission and initiates the advance directive process. Communicates with Nursing Services when no advance directive is available.

· Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Ensures confidentiality of patient information in compliance with HIPAA and other state and federal regulations.

· Communicates appropriately and clearly to supervisor, co-workers, physicians, nurses and the public.

· Interacts professionally with the public, patients, physicians, nurses, and provides explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary.

· Answers telephone calls in a polite and professional manner and communicates information to the appropriate personnel/family members.

· Provides information to the patient/representative about billing, compliance processes, patient rights, HIPAA and visiting hours. Distributes hospital specific literature.

· Maintains an average admission time of 4 minutes.

· Explains TVHC regulations such as visiting hours, payments of accounts and patient rights. Screens patients for need of assistance in paying their bill and refers them to the Financial Counselor or billing staff.

· Handles cash with accuracy, including payments, recording payment, giving change, providing receipts and balancing cash drawer.

· Refers patient to Financial Counselor when financial arrangements need to be made.

· Maintains a high level of cleanliness and organization in the admissions area

· Collects and records payments when previous arrangements have been made or a co-payment is required.

· Maintains knowledge of hospital policies and available TVHC services.

· Obtains signed statements from patients to protect TVHC interests

· Assists with any other duties as assigned.