We are seeking a dedicated Admitting Specialist to join our team in a regional healthcare facility serving the Southern United States. This role involves warmly welcoming patients, conducting interviews, and registering them efficiently while adhering to all applicable EMTALA regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and register patients with a positive and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Enter patient data accurately into the system, including emergency room arrivals, to ensure proper identification and consent for treatment.
• Serve as a liaison between medical and nursing staff and patients or their families, facilitating communication and coordination.
• Maintain punctuality and reliability by attending scheduled shifts consistently.
• Manage the hospital switchboard, directing calls as necessary.
• Coordinate payment arrangements, collect deposits, and assist patients in accessing financial aid or transportation services when needed.
• Refer uninsured patients to Medicaid screening specialists for eligibility assessment.
• Verify insurance eligibility details, including payor information, policy numbers, group numbers, and patient relationships.
• Ensure patient procedures have the required authorizations and document approvals accurately.
• Maintain precise registration records, updating insurance and patient information as necessary with detailed notes.
• Assist with patient transport after appropriate training.
• Process in-house transfers and update hospital service codes with correct accommodation details.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the organization's mission and values.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional healthcare or administrative training preferred.
• Previous experience in patient registration or admissions is highly valued.

Requirements:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a compassionate approach.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and comply with healthcare regulations.
• Proficiency with computer systems and data entry.
• Dependability and punctuality in attendance.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive healthcare environment serving the Southern region of the United States.