General Hopsital/OutPatient Admin

Title:

Hospital Administration (Reception, Administrative Coordinator, Patient Access Rep).

Hours:

Full-Time, 8 Hour Days.

Pay:

$15-40/hour

Type:

Contract, Possible Extensions Available.

Location :

Greater Frederick Area Benefits:

Eligible for Health Benefit Coverage following 60 days of employment 401k After 1 Year. We are currently staffing for Administrative Hospital Personnel across several Hospital locations and units. This is a Generic Post for Administrative Personnel, who would be working in a Hospital setting in the greater Frederick area. Specifics on Pay, Location, Unit, and Hours would be provided during your interview.

Position Summary :

Performs registration and scheduling of outpatient appointments, medical records functions to include release of medical records information. Answers telephone inquiries. Performs a variety of administrative and clerical duties to proactively identify and respond to the needs of the patients, medical office staff and physicians.

Essential Functions :

Registration Performs a complete registration of patients.

Tasks:

Interviews patients to obtain correct demographic and insurance information. Verifies insurance and obtains authorizations to insure proper billing and collections. Inputs a complete patient registration into a computerized registration system. Reviews completed registration with patient; assists patient with the signing of admission forms and other forms that may be required for department. Notifies provider of patient's arrival. Prepares admission packet of forms and labels for provider. Schedules Provides scheduling of routine and follow-up appointments for patients. Schedules Pre-ops and routine follow-up appointments based on the individual needs of the patient and availability of the provider. Works in partnership with provider in the scheduling of frequent non-compliant patients or patients who may be difficult to engage. Adjusts or modifies schedules for cancellations, emergencies or leave requested by provider. Checks voicemail frequently and promptly returns calls to providers or patients who want to schedule an appointment. Collections Collects fees and copays in accordance with cash and collection policies. Reconciles cash drawer, prepares deposit for verification and takes to designated drop off point. Notifies appropriate point person and service provider of patients who are not paying fees, or patients who have changed or cancelled their insurance. Performs registration and billing as necessary. Works with the physicians, manager, supervisor, or designee in coordinating patient flow. Medical Records Pulls and refiles records, files loose reports and other documents in the records, performs file maintenance in the file area. Processes release of medical records information. Answers telephone inquiries. Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records for outpatients; active, discontinued, and discharged.