Admissions Specialist PRN - ER Admitting - Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas

Admissions Specialist PRNER Admitting DepartmentTexas Health Presbyterian DallasAre you looking for a rewarding career? We’re looking for qualified Admissions Specialist like you to join our Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas family.Position HighlightsWork location: Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas, 8200 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX 75231.Work environment: Emergency Room Admitting Department – Patient Access Services.PLEASE NOTE:This position is located inside the Emergency Department. 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:PRN/As needed; Non-benefitted.

Variable schedule to include days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays.

Must be available to attend 2 weeks of training period initially, Monday to Friday; 8:30am – 5:00pm.

Salary range: $15.57/hour – Maximum: $25.08/hour, based on relevant experience. Plus shift differentials between $1.00/hour - $2.00/hour, as applicable.Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas is an 898-bed, Magnet-designated hospital and recognized clinical program leader, having provided compassionate care to the residents of Dallas and surrounding communities since 1966. A full-service regional referral center, Texas Health Dallas has approximately 3,500 employees and 1,100 physicians on its medical staff, and offers a full range of services, including cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, senior care, women's services and a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit. Texas Health Dallas has been recognized as a U.S. News and World Report Best Hospital in multiple specialties and is an accredited Cycle IV Chest Pain Center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers. The hospital is also a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, a certified Emergency Stroke Care center and was named “Best Place to Have a Baby” in Dallas County in 2012.QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent required.

1 year of related experience required.

Other hospital and physician office experience is helpful.

1-2 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.

CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training required within 60 days of hire date.

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 Presbyterian Dallas 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 Presbyterian Dallas Admissions Specialist, you will enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) with match, paid time off, competitive health insurance choices, healthcare and dependent care spending account options, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, a student loan repayment program 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 Presbyterian Dallas 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.