PFS Admitting Rep (Full-Time)
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, Fairbanks, AK
(Full time)

Job ID:  70018 Location:  Fairbanks AK
Posted Date:  10/16/2009 Shift:  Varied
Category:  Clerical/Administrative/ Business Support Department :  1650 Cowles St
Facility:  Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Position Type:  Full-Time-FA
Shift Hours:  Varied Hours Per Week:  ..


OverView:
This position conducts registration and obtains financial reimbursement for all patients accessing service at medical facilities. Reviews all account information to optimize collection efforts and system recording events to expedite reimbursement and compliance; resolves issues as they arise to promote point of service decisions. Explains and obtains signatures on hospital legal forms i.e. Conditions of Admission, Financial Agreement, Advance Directive, Hospital Grievance policy. Collects and releases patient valuables in accordance with Administrative Policies. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPrevious medical, financial services and/or customer service work experience preferred. Position Available:- Varied Days- Varied Shifts- Varied Hours- This is a Full-time Float position- Holidays and Weekends required

Responsibilities:
May be assigned to a variety of admitting, registration and customer service work. Performs pre-registration/registration processes, verifies insurance coverage and obtains authorizations and notifications. Accurately and completely documents all information into the patient records system to ensure maximum reimbursement. Obtains all necessary signatures and documentation required by the patient's insurance plan. Calculates patient liability according to verification of insurance benefits, collects deposits and co-payments. Provides information and customer service to patients, patient families and visitors. Provides information and instructions to patients regarding hospital procedures and services. As required, assists patients with transport to their rooms. As assigned, provides reception and telecommunications operator services.

Qualifications:
Requires math, communications and business skills normally demonstrated by a high school degree or equivalent.Requires work skills in customer service and financial transactions as normally developed over one or more years of related work experience.Requires the ability to build familiarity with medical terminology and an understanding of all common insurance and payor types. Accurate and efficient keyboarding skills, and the ability to work effectively with common office software are required. Must have highly developed interpersonal skills and communications skills, with a strong customer service orientation. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPrevious medical, financial services and/or customer service work experience preferred.
 
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