Representative - Admitting PD Variable

Overview

JOB SUMMARY:   The Admitting Representative interviews the patient or his/her representative to obtain identifying and verifying information, such as patient/s name, address, age, date of birth, social security number, occupation, insurance information and obtaining authorization.  Also, have the capabilities of interfacing with the PBX operator and reception areas.  Must be able to operate a computer to input and retrieve data.  Ability to communicate with the population served, utilizing age specific techniques from neonatal, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, middle adult to geriatrics.  Maintain proficiency in medical terminology.  Special projects or other assignments may be given with expectations to be completed in a specified timeframe.

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

 

Previous hospital experience as an admissions representative preferred..

    High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred.

    Required upon 90 days hire; BCLS (AHA), AB508