Admissions Specialist - Patient Access Services - ER

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Position Highlights

• Work location: Texas Health Stephenville 411 Belknap TX 76401

• Work hours: Full Time- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 6:30 PM-7:00 AM

Department Highlights:

• 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

Here's What You Need:

• Education

o H.S. Diploma or Equivalent required

• Experience

o 1 Year Customer Service Experience required

• Licenses and Certifications

o CHAA - Certified Healthcare Access Associate Upon Hire preferred

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.

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.

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 make Texas Health is a great place to work.

Here are a few of our recent awards:

• "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.

Entity highlights:

At Texas Health Stephenville we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 98-bed full-service hospital serving Erath and surrounding counties since 1926. Texas Health Stephenville is fortunate to be part of Texas Health Resources, an employer of over 26,000 employees and among the top five largest employers in the DFW area. Stephenville provides a uniquely inviting mix: family focused, higher learning opportunities with Tarleton State University and Ranger College presence, rodeo hub and cultural center where fine arts take center stage. Excellence is always at the forefront in everything Stephenville does. A city of over 20,000 friendly people, Stephenville is an inviting, gracious community with a rich western heritage in a beautiful country setting along the Bosque River. As more restaurants, activities, and shopping comes to town, Stephenville is the ideal balance for growth and opportunity for families ready to flourish in good schools and neighborhoods. Hailed in Norman Crampton's landmark guide, The 100 Best Small Towns in America, Stephenville combines small town friendliness and ease with leading edge learning while putting the metro amenities of Forth Worth just an easy hour's drive away. The "Cowboy Capital of the World" offers a uniquely advantageous brand of life and work. No wonder Stephenville's population has grown 30% in the last two decades; come join us!

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org

Primary Location: Stephenville
Job: Clerical/Admin
Organization: Texas Health Stephenville 411 Belknap TX 76401
Shift: Night Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Standard
Schedule: Full-time