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Admissions Specialist - PRN

We’re looking for a qualified Admissions Specialist like you to join our Texas Health family .

Position Highlights

· Work location: Texas Health Stephenville 411 Belknap Stephenville, TX 76401

· Work environment: Clerical / Admin

· Work hours: PRN (as needed)

As a compassionate member of the care team will welcome patients and their families when they arrive, putting them at ease and setting the tone for the rest of the visit. 10%

During the patient interaction, accurately gathers complete demographic information to ensure electronic health record integrity consistent with high reliability organization principles. 10%

To ensure a seamless visit, identifies correct network coverage and obtains and/or validates healthcare benefits and/or pre-certification for applicable tests and/or procedures. These efforts maximize reimbursement for services rendered 10%

Educates patients and/or families about applicable legal, ethical, and compliance documents; ensures regulatory consents are signed by the appropriate parties. 10%

Engages with patients in understanding their financial obligations based on the financial policy and accurately prepares estimates to collect co-payments, self-pay deposits, and patient balances. 10%

Ensures all payor and government required elements are completed correctly, particularly the MSPQ, Important Message from Medicare (IMM) and medical necessity checking (ABN and Letter of Non-Coverage) 10%

As a highly reliable organization stays up to date and complies with all applicable regulations with the operating systems, entity and system policies and procedures 10%

Maintains customer service and/or productivity guidelines set forth by applicable leadership. 10%

Engaged and willing partner who mentors peers, exhibits flexibility and adapts easily to change. 5%

Participates in staff meetings, process improvement, special projects and completes other duties as assigned. 5%

Maintains daily Epic work queue and personal Employee Scorecard Dashboard 5%

Team member is responsible for maintaining awareness and accuracy of THR contracted insurance plans; as well the ability to communicate with patients/and families alerting patients of Out of Network and advise of potential financial implications, such as non-coverage 5%

Education H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Req Experience 1 Year Relevant Customer Service experience Req2 Years Professional office/healthcare experience Pref Licenses and Certifications CHAA - Certified Healthcare Access Associate 12 Months Pref AndCPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training 90 Days Req Skills Ability to promptly assess requests by using electronic and paper resource materials and correctly respond to patient inquiries.Excellent data entry, numeric, typing and computer navigational skills, with attention to details.Proficient computer skills, medical terminology, Epic, Microsoft Office and assorted software programs.Exhibits a pleasant, professional, polished presence exhibiting the ability to troubleshoot utilizing critical thinking skills.Requires exceptional listening, interpersonal and communication skills, and professional, pleasant and respectful telephone etiquette.Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a highly stressful and emotional environment, to include crime, behavioral health and suffering patients in addition to life or death situations.Must be able to exhibit a high level of empathy with the ability to effectively communicate with patients and family members during life changing events, while demonstrating exceptional customer service skills.Demonstrates ability to manage multiple, changing priorities in an effective and organized manner and appropriately escalating concerns to leadership Supervision Individual Contributor ADA Requirements Working Indoors 67% or more OSHA Tasks involving exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Physical Demands Medium Work

Texas Health requires a resume when an application is submitted.Employment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.