Admissions Coordinator | UAB and STV Hospitals, Various Shifts (BIRMINGHAM)

The Admissions Coordinator is responsible for managing inpatient and outpatient admissions. Registers incoming patients, enters information on admitting forms, explains hospital regulations, and may assign patients to rooms based on the nature of the illness and the type of accommodations available. May prepare identification bracelets and assist in insurance matters. Serves as a liaison between patients, their families, visitors, and the hospital (administration, management, hospital staff, medical staff, etc.)

Type: Full Time, Part Time - Days, Evenings or Nights

Schedule: Various schedules that may include 4hr, 8hr, or 12hr shifts - may include working 1 shift every other weekend

Location: Various locations including UAB and St. Vincent's Facilities in the Birmingham and surrounding areas. Please Note: This schedule is subject to change based on hospital census and business needs.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible for obtaining complete and accurate demographic and financial information from a variety of sources, including patient interviews, physician offices, and in-house departments.
• Obtains required signatures on legal consents and insurance forms.
• Performs required pre-certification, credit referral or deposit collection.
• Enters data in computer and thoroughly documents any incomplete admissions/registrations in manner prescribed.
• Obtains pre-certification, referral or authorization number and updates patient's file.
• Notifies patients, family members, physicians and/or supervisors of insurance coverage issues, notifies patients of co-payments, deductibles or deposits needed, documenting all information in computer system.
• Reviews Physician's orders for completion and ensures all required information is listed.
• Completes Medicare Compliance and obtains ABN if necessary.
• Knowledge of all Federal, State and Local Laws pertaining to insurance rules and regulations.
• Utilizes multiple computer systems.
• Maintains positive customer service at all times, referring unresolved issues to appropriate supervisor.
• Answers telephone calls. Follows pre-established script and provides assistance to callers.
• Completes all shift duties in a timely and accurate manner.
• Complies with all safety regulations, policies and procedures as defined by client.

What You Will Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-2 years of prior relevant experience.

What Would Be Nice to Have:

• Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• 1 year of experience with Patient Registration.
• 1 year of experience working with medical insurances.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays.
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.
• Parental Leave.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life.
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.
• Skills Development & Certifications.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach.
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program.

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.