Patient Access Representative - Hospital (PRN)

Patient Access Representative - Hospital (PRN)

Responsible for Business Office duties including Admissions, Dismissals, Switchboard, registration follow-up and Specialty Clinic preparations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Admissions and dismissals
• Admit patient into hospital computer system ER, outpatient ancillary services, specialty clinic, surgery and inpatient.
• Complete necessary paperwork based upon admission type and responsible party
• Dismiss upon notification.
• Prepare paper work for Specialty Clinics
• Organize and pre-admit patients for Specialty Clinics on a daily basis to ensure smooth flow of patient traffic the following day
• Moderate amount of telephone usage in all aspects of the job.
• Completes follow-up and reporting as needed.
• Reviews and corrects AccuReg errors.
• Ensures complete accuracy with each admission.
• Maintains confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, physicians, employees, and CCMH business.
• Consistently reports to work at the scheduled time in a punctual manner and at the assigned job location.
• Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his / her responsibilities related to general safety, department / service safety and specific job-related hazards.
• Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans / Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department / unit team inter- and intra- departmentally to facilitate the department's / unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.

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