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Admissions SpecialistER Admitting DepartmentTexas Health Harris Methodist Fort WorthAre you looking for a rewarding career? We’re looking for qualified Admissions Specialist like you to join our Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth family.Position HighlightsWork location: Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104.Work environment: Emergency Room Admitting Department – Patient Access Services.PLEASE NOTE:This position is located inside the Emergency Room. It is a fast-paced environment that requires quick thinking when dealing with emergency situations. In this role, the Admissions Specialist will be exposed to various clinical/medical/other emergencies as patients arrive to the ER. Most of the shift will be spent on your feet as you register patients.Work hours:Mon, Tues, Saturday - 6:30PM-7:00AM
Must be available to attend training/orientation initially for 2-3 weeks from Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.
Salary range: $15.57/hour – Maximum: $25.08/hour, based on relevant experience.Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth is a 726-bed, Magnet-designated regional referral center that has served the residents of Tarrant County and surroundings communities since 1930. Hospital services include cardiovascular care, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, orthopedics and sports medicine, neonatal intensive care, and trauma/emergency medicine. In early 2014, Texas Health Fort Worth will be opening a new 75,000 square foot Emergency Services Center, one of the largest in the region. Texas Health Fort Worth has more than 4,000 employees, 200 volunteers and nearly 1,000 physicians on its medical staff. Texas Health Fort Worth recently received national recognition for its oncology program and was named “Best Place to Have a Baby” in Tarrant County. The hospital is also a designated Cycle III Chest Pain Center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers We invite you to join us in furthering your career and our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence.QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent required.
1 year of related experience required.
Other hospital and physician office experience is helpful.
2-3 years of Hospital Patient Registration/Patient Admissions experience highly preferred.
Medical Insurance Verification and Scheduling experience preferred.
CHAA - Certified Healthcare Access Associate upon hire preferred.
Skills & Abilities:Requires good written, oral, and telephone communication skills.
Requires knowledge of general office equipment, PC’s and associated software packages.
Ability to type 35 WPM corrected for errors preferred.
Knowledge of Medical Terminology highly preferred.
Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.
Position ResponsibilitiesTexas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth Admissions Specialists are responsible for providing an excellent patient healthcare experience at each Texas Health site, this candidate will obtain and verify patient demographics, review insurance benefits, prepare cost estimates, collect coins/copays, complete MSPQ as needed and accomplish patient education, regulatory requirements and all duties set forth in Patient Access Services. Proficient in all PAS areas, cross trained in multiple workflows, Promise Pal onboarding of new hires and extensive customer service.Essential FunctionsAccurately gathers complete financial and demographic information to ensure medical records/billing process flows efficiently.
Obtains and/or updates verification of benefits and/or pre-certification for applicable tests and/or procedures.
Prepares, presents, and thoroughly explains applicable legal, ethical, and compliance documents; ensures proper consents are signed by the appropriate parties. Maintains documentation of the same.
Maximizes reimbursement for services rendered by appropriately identifying insurance carrier, benefits, etc. Prevents denials by ensuring timely notification of admission to insurance carriers.
Assists patients in understanding financial obligations; collects co-payments, self-pay deposits, and patient balances to reduce Accounts Receivable.
Stays abreast of and complies with applicable regulations, entity and/or system policies and procedures. Maintains customer service and/or productivity guidelines set forth by applicable leadership.
Completes other duties as assigned.
Why Texas Health: As a Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth Admissions Specialist, you will enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) with match, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy and more.At Texas Health Resources, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health Resources a great place to work.Here are a few of our recent awards:2021 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” (7th year in a row)
Becker's Healthcare "150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare" (4 years running)
“America’s Best Employers for Diversity” list by Forbes
A “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" by Fortune and Great Place to Work®
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth Admissions Specialist:Gain a sense of accomplishment by contributing to a teamwork environment.
Positively impact patients’ quality of life.
Receive excellent mentorship, comprehensive training and dedicated clinical and administrative leadership resources.
Enjoy opportunities for growth.
Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits , Job Listings by Category , recent Awards we’ve won and more.Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.orgEmployment opportunities are only reflective of wholly owned Texas Health Resources entities.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employees or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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