Admissions Specialist

Position Highlights

• Work location: Texas Health Harris 1301 Pennsylvania Ave Fort Worth, TX 76104
• Work hours: Full Time, 36 hours

Department Highlights:

• The Patient Access Representative assigned to the Emergency Room is a key member of the Patient Access Services team.
• Fast-paced environment that requires quick thinking when dealing with emergency situations.
• The Patient Access Representative interacts in a professional, respectful manner with internal and external customers, provides excellent customer service to patients and visitors.
• Team-oriented work environment with expanded resources from other Patient Access areas.
• Cross-training opportunities within different areas of Patient Access

What You Will Do

• Duties to include, but not limited to:
• 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.

Here’s What You Need:

• Education

o H.S. Diploma or Equivalent required

• Experience

o 1 Year Customer Service experience Req

• Licenses and Certifications

o CHAA - Certified Healthcare Access Associate Upon Hire Pref

Skills and Abilities:

• Requires good written, oral, and telephone communication skills.
• Requires knowledge of general office equipment, PC’s and associated software packages.
• Ability to type 35 WPM corrected for errors preferred.
• General knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Why Texas Health?

At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture makes Texas Health is a great place to work.

Here are a few of our recent awards:

• Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4 years running)
• “America’s Best Employers for Diversity” list by Forbes
• A “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" by Fortune and Great Place to Work

Additional perks of being an Admission Specialist:

• Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing in a teamwork environment.
• Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated leadership resources.
• Enjoy opportunities for growth.

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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to [email protected]