North Mississippi Health Services · 1 day ago
Adm & Dis Specialist, Hamiliton Pain Consultants
Hamilton, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expNorth Mississippi Health Services is looking for an Admission & Discharge Specialist to manage patient admission and discharge activities. This role involves interacting with patients, collecting necessary information, and ensuring efficient patient flow while maintaining high-quality care standards.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Greets patients in a positive, helpful, and courteous manner
Answers and directs calls to appropriate personnel; takes messages as needed
Directs visitors and physician office patients to correct locations
Assists patients with questions about Patient Portal
Ensures waiting area and front desk are organized and presentable
Obtains demographic and insurance information in a timely and professional manner
Verifies/updates personal information, demographic information, assists with appointment information upon request
Reviews/explains paperwork such as privacy acknowledgement, general consent form, financial responsibility, charity application, Important message from Medicare, Medicare Questionnaire etc
Obtains and scans insurance card(s) into applicable database
Verifies insurance eligibility/benefits information and updates in Registration systems
Collects and witnesses required signatures on patient paperwork
Receives/posts payments on accounts (i.e. co-payment, past due balances) and provides receipts for payments
Prints and applies armbands to patients (if applicable)
Escorts patients or arranges for transport to assigned room or service area
Assists patient with scheduling/rescheduling appointments and procedures as needed/requested
Provides financial counseling and/or assistance with completion of Charity Application; Medicaid Screening form, etc
Collects/posts payment on account (if necessary) and provides receipt for payments
Accesses/reviews work lists in multiple systems daily to view necessary tasks (i.e. resolves billing edits, corrects addresses, corrects insurance information, adheres to departmental clean claim goal)
Processes, maintains, updates and scans patient records in a timely, accurate, and confidential manner
Reconciles daily activities (i.e. patient orders, payments, charges on correct account, resolve incomplete discharge information)
Prepares and documents deposits
Reviews/researches/corrects/reports all rejected interface data at request of clinical and IT interface departments (i.e. certification/notification data, no charge/incorrect charge/charge on wrong account; missing insurance info, etc.)
Resolves all billing edits
Properly maintains up-to-date office supplies and stock
May be asked to manage patient referrals inside and outside systems, schedules appointments, and communicates with health care providers to ensure seamless transitions in patient care
Responsibilities may include reviewing medical records obtaining necessary medical records and scans and facilitating communications between referring and healthcare professionals
Adheres to NMHS Policies/Procedures/Guidelines
Complies with appropriate Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guidelines/regulations/laws/statutes
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent or equivalent
1-3 years
Strong organizational, customer service and communication (written and verbal) skills
Strong mathematical skills and problem solving abilities
Working knowledge of personal computer (PC) and various software applications/programs (i.e. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook)
Strong interpersonal skills
Must have knowledge and skills to provide service to customer population to include infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics
Must be detail oriented
Must be able to work well within a team-oriented structure
Must serve as a patient advocate
Must efficiently and accurately register, admit, transfer patients and maintain discharges
Must maintain registration data for all patient encounters in multiple systems, charges reconciled, billing and registration edits resolved, and tasks completed in an effective and efficient manner
Must have daily interaction with patients, families, clinical staff, physicians, other support staff, visitors, and insurance companies/representatives
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills/telephone etiquette
Must be courteous and professional
Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clinical staff, patients, co-workers – All encounters
Preferred
Associate's Degree in Business or related field
Benefits
Continuing Education
403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
Wellness Programs and Incentives
Referral Bonuses
Employee Assistance Program
Medical Benefits
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
License + Certification Reimbursement
Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Employee Discount Program
Early Access to Earned Wages
Tuition Assistance
Relocation Assistance
Paid Time Away
Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers
Company
North Mississippi Health Services
North Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
John West
Chief Technology Officer
Kelvin Monroe
CFO - Community Hospitals
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