Admissions Coordinator | Part Time, Full Time | All UAB and Newly Acquired St. Vincent's Locations

Admitting Representative

The Admissions Coordinator is responsible for managing inpatient and outpatient admissions. Registers incoming patients, enters information on admitting forms, explains hospital regulations, and may assign patients to rooms based on the nature of the illness and the type of accommodations available. May prepare identification bracelets and assist in insurance matters. Serves as a liaison between patients, their families, visitors, and the hospital (administration, management, hospital staff, medical staff, etc.)

Type : Full Time, Part Time - Days, Evenings or Nights

Schedule : Various schedules that may include 8hr, 12hr, or 4hr shifts- may include working 1 shift every other weekend

Location : UAB and Newly Acquired St. Vincent's Facilities in the Birmingham and surrounding areas

Please Note : This schedule is subject to change based on hospital census and business needs.

Responsibilities and Duties :

• Responsible for obtaining complete and accurate demographic and financial information from a variety of sources, including patient interviews physician offices and in-house departments.
• Obtains required signatures on legal consents and insurance forms.
• Performs required pre-certification, credit referral or deposit collection. Enters data in computer and thoroughly documents any incomplete admissions / registrations in manner prescribed. Obtains pre-certification, referral or authorization number and updates patient's file.
• Notifies patients, family members, physicians and / or supervisors of insurance coverage issues, notifies patients of co-payments, deductibles or deposits needed, documenting all information in computer system.
• Reviews Physician's orders for completion and ensures all required information is listed.
• Completes Medicare Compliance and obtains ABN if necessary.
• Knowledge of all Federal, State and Local Laws pertaining to insurance rules and regulations.
• Utilizes multiple computer systems.
• Maintains positive customer service at all times, referring unresolved issues to appropriate supervisor.
• Answers telephone calls. Follows pre-established script and provide assistance to callers.
• Completes all shift duties in a timely and accurate manner.
• Complies with all safety regulations, policies and procedures as defined by client.

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About Guidehouse :

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