Location: Laredo,TX, USA
Job Description
Join our team! Laredo Medical Center's Admitting department is now hiring a full-time Patient Registration/Admitting Lead to work in our thriving department at LMC's 326 bed acute care hospital. This is a very busy department with constant patient registration throughput. An ideal candidate for this fast pace environment would have a high level of flexibility and adaptability traits. The Hospital is located in sunny Laredo, Texas, just 150 miles south of historic San Antonio. Read a full position description below.
Positions Available for FT Patient Registration/Admitting Lead
We are looking for dedicated Patient Registration/Admitting Lead to be a part of our team. Opportunities to grow your career, or earn additional income with Full-time employment are now available! Apply today for full-time employment status.
Position's Purpose and Essential Functions:
* The Patient Registration/Admitting Lead will assist Supervisor/Director in daily operations. In addition to the implementation of CHS policies and procedures that guide and support the services provided by Patient Access. Maintains open communication with nursing and ancillary departments.
* The Patient Registration/Admitting Lead must demonstrate effective communication skills when dealing with patients, physicians and hospital staff. The Patient Registration/Admitting Lead is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of the patient registration process.
* The Patient Registration/Admitting Lead will report to the Patient Access Director and Patient Access Supervisor.
Applicants Job Requirements Include:
Education
* Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
* Preferred: Knowledge of Medical Terminology. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Experience
* Required: 5+ Years admitting office/healthcare registration.
* Knowledge of medical terminology, billing policies, and Medicare.
* Exceptional customer service and strong communication skills with analytical and problem solving skills.
Licenses / Certificates:
* N/A
Ideal Candidate Behaviors and Characteristics
* Excellent Communication Skills (Both Oral and Written)
* Demonstrates consistent understanding of customer service to patients and peers
* Maintains a positive demeanor towards peers and patients
* Able to demonstrate a high degree of compassion towards patients and their families
* Possesses an innate desire to work as a team with fellow peers
* Knowledge of basic mathematics and payment processing
* Highly organized
* Problem-solver