Admissions Specialist PRN - ER Admissions

Admissions Specialist PRN – ER AdmissionsTexas Health Allen seeks to hire an Admissions Specialist to work PRN/As-needed at the Emergency Room Admissions Department.The address is 1105 Central Expressway North, Allen, TX 75013.Salary range is Minimum: $14.75/hour – Maximum: $22.32/hour – based on relevant experience. PRN rate: $16.15/hour.Work Schedule:· PRN/As-needed, non-benefitted.· Variable schedule to potentially include Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends and Holidays.· This position will be required to also float to Texas Health Plano and Texas Health Prosper with Texas Health Allen being the Primary role.· Must be available to attend training/orientation initially for 2-3 weeks from Monday – Friday during normal department business hours.PLEASE NOTE:This position is located inside the Emergency Room. It is a fast-paced environment that requires quick thinking when dealing with emergency situations. In this role, the Admissions Specialist will be exposed to various clinical/medical/other emergencies as patients arrive to the ER. Most of the shift will be spent on your feet as you register patients.Job Description:· Accurately gathers complete financial and demographic information to ensure medical records/billing process flows efficiently.· Obtains and/or updates verification of benefits and/or pre-certification for applicable tests and/or procedures.· Prepares, presents, and thoroughly explains applicable legal, ethical, and compliance documents; ensures proper consents are signed by the appropriate parties. Maintains documentation of the same.· Maximizes reimbursement for services rendered by appropriately identifying insurance carrier, benefits, etc. Prevents denials by ensuring timely notification of admission to insurance carriers.· Assists patients in understanding financial obligations; collects co-payments, self-pay deposits, and patient balances to reduce Accounts Receivable.· Stays abreast of and complies with applicable regulations, entity and/or system policies and procedures. Maintains customer service and/or productivity guidelines set forth by applicable leadership.· Completes other duties as assigned.Why Texas Health Resources? Texas Health Highlights 2018 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” (4 th year in a row) 2018 Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4 th year in a row) 2018 Employees’ Choice “Best Places to Work” by GlassdoorTexas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen is a 73-bed, acute-care hospital serving the northern Collin County area since 2000. Hospital services include women’s care, a Level II neonatal intensive care unit, orthopedics, pediatrics, wound care and sleep medicine. Texas Health Allen, a Pathway to Excellence® designated hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, has more than 500 physicians on its medical staff practicing in more than 25 specialties. Texas Health Allen is a World Health Organization-designated "Baby-Friendly Hospital" and was the first hospital in Texas to receive the distinction. The hospital is a Level IV trauma center and an Accredited Chest Pain Center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers, which makes our facility intensely qualified to serve our community and your professional aspirations.QualificationsQualifications:The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications· High School Diploma or equivalent required.· 1 year of related experience required.· Other hospital and physician office experience is helpful.· 2-3 years of hospital admissions experience is preferred.· Medical Insurance Verification experience preferred.· CHAA - Certified Healthcare Access Associate upon hire preferred· CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training required within 60 days of hire.Skills :· Ability to type, spell, write or print legibly with general knowledge of personal computers required.· Strong interpersonal communication, documentation and customer service skills required.· Knowledge of Medical Terminology highly preferred.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.