Admissions Counselor I, Admissions, M-F 4:30p-1a, Full-Time. - Arkansas Children's (Arkansas)
Work Shift:
Evening Shift
Time Type:
Full time
Department:
CC017110 Admissions
Summary
Performs the following duties that include, but not limited to: pre-register, register and admit patients, collection of money, abstracts, verifies Medicaid/ARKIDS and CMS eligibility, completes PCP sign-ups, enters ED technical and physician charges. Performs responsibilities of the patient throughput process. Discharges inpatients and Emergency Department patients. Acts as Outpatient Testing after hours. Assists in the coordination of patient flow, serves as patient information and refer patients for financial counseling. Displays Care, Love and Hope when interacting with patients, families and other ACH team members.
Description
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Registers and admit patients with less than or equal to 5% error rate
+ Utilizes Medifax, Smart Track or EDM to register and admit patients presenting to Admissions, ensuring that all demographic information obtained and required forms completed
+ Pre-register SDC and referred accounts prior to date of service
+ Serves as Outpatient Testing after hours
+ Registers all transports and pre-admits in a timely manner
+ Utilizes Admissions Scrubber to identify and correct QA errors within required timeframes
+ Accurately maintains Admit/Interview Database
2. Performs Cashier Functions
+ Accurately follows B/AR cashiering process including opening and closing daily batches
+ Maintains daily log for petty cash, collections and money drops and performing weekly petty cash reimbursement requests
+ Accurately enters ED Technical and Professional charges
3. Performs Patient Information Functions
+ Answers and appropriately handles all incoming calls according to HIPAA mandates
+ Maintains daily visitor alert listing as deemed necessary by Social Work and Security
+ Accurately logs and notifies recipients of all daily deliveries
+ Accurately directs patient and families to requested locations
+ Accurately departs ED accounts and discharge Inpatient accounts
4. Serves As Support Staff to Patient Throughput Process
+ Effectively navigates through the Bed Tracking System
+ Adheres to patient throughput process timeframes
+ Communicates with applicable staff regarding patient registration and placement in a timely manner
+ Notifies Bed Control of all SDC, direct and clinic admits
+ Monitors and notifies appropriate staff of admission status changes
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
+ **Required** - High school diploma or general education degree (GED) (College hours preferred)
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
+ **Preferred -** 2 years previous experience in a medical or clinical setting with basic knowledge of medical terminology experience preferred
+ **Preferred -** 2 years previous customer service experience experience preferred
CERTIFICATION / LICENSE / REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS
+ This position has no Certification/License/Registry requirements
SKILL REQUIREMENTS
+ **Required -** data entry required greater than 6000 SPH, 10% error rate
+ **Required -** Ability to problem solve, organize and prioritize multiple task
+ **Required -** excellent interpersonal skills
+ **Required -** computer literate which includes an understanding and effective utilization of the internet
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
+ **Lifting/Pushing/Pulling Weight** Up to 10 pounds
+ **Lifting/Pushing/Pulling Weight** Up to 25 pounds
+ **Noise Level** Noise Level
+ **Physical Activity** Reach with hands and arms
+ **Physical Activity** Sit
+ **Physical Activity** Stand
+ **Physical Activity** Talk or hear
+ **Physical Activity** Use hands to touch, handle, or feel
+ **Physical Activity** Walk
+ **Physical Environment** Infectious disease
+ **Physical Environment** Inside Office Environment / conditions
+ **Physical Environment** Work in a confined area
+ **Safety Sensitivity** This position has been designated as safety sensitive.
Children are at the center of everything we do. Arkansas Children’s (https://www.archildrens.org/contentpage.aspx?nd=919) is the only hospital system in the state solely dedicated to caring for children, which allows our organization to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas.
As Champions for Children, Arkansas Children’s Hospital has joined the elite 6 percent of hospitals in the world that have Magnet Status (http://www.archildrens.org/contentpage.aspx?nd=2489) . Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is the most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes.
Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values: safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence. These values inform every decision and every action, from the aggressive pursuit of zero hospital infections to treating each family with dignity, kindness and concern. These core values fundamentally guide our work at Arkansas Children’s.
For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has continuously evolved to meet the unique needs of the children of Arkansas and beyond. Today, Arkansas Children’s is more than just a hospital treating sick kids – our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, a foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow.
Arkansas Children’s reaches more children in more ways where they live, learn and play. Our system includes a 336-bed hospital in Little Rock with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, and research institute as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. We are nationally ranked by U.S. News World Report (https://www.archildrens.org/health-and-wellness/news/news-story?news=123) in four specialties (2017-18): Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery, ranked No. 37; Neonatology, No. 38; Pediatric Pulmonology, ranked No. 47; and Pediatric Urology, ranked No. 48. A sister campus, Arkansas Children’s Northwest (http://www.archildrens.org/contentpage.aspx?nd=3691) , opened in February 2018, bringing 233,613 square feet of inpatient beds, emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.
Arkansas Children's provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. Further, Arkansas Children's will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
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