Admitting Rep Full Time 8 Hour Days - Desert Regional Medical Center - Palm Springs, CA

The Patient Service Representative monitors and expedites the necessary authorizations and approvals for hospital outpatient services or elective surgeries per the designated insurance carriers.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Greets patients in a friendly manner


• Collects, organizes and enters Hospital Facility charges for ICON


• Competent in utilizing multiple computer systems (i.e PBAR and Nextgen)


• Participates in Electronic Medical Records training and demonstrates effective use of knowledge and new skills


• Verifies all receipts with money (cash/checks/credit card payments) and balances with the provider log sheets.


• Adheres to DRMC Service Standards & ICON Practice Standards


• When completing charge entry, perform with accuracy and minimal corrections on back end


• Utilize ICD-9 (ICD-10) and CPT books to help with accuracy of coding and charge entry


• Respects patient confidentiality utilizing HIPPA guidelines


• Acts as a “team player” doing whatever task is necessary to assure efficient functioning of office and highest quality care to patients and companies who request our service


• Performs other job duties as needed

Qualifications

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POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
High School Diploma or GED

One to three years recent experience in acute care hospital registration or business office environment.

Knowledge in Medicare, Medi-Cal and third party billing and collection procedures.

Type 35 WPM

Experience or knowledge in admissions, registrations and insurance verification is essential.

Preferred:
Ability to speak Spanish.

Job

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Non-Clinical/Administrative

Primary Location

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CA-Palm Springs

Hospital/Facility

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Desert Regional Medical Center

Job Type

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Full-time

Shift Type

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Days

Job Number:
1605016468