Organization
Kosciusko Community Hospital
Location WARSAW, IN (Kosciusko Community Hospital)
Department Admitting
Field Finance and Accounting
Part Time
Liaison between registration and ECC medical team. Under the direction of the Triage nurse provides visual assessment of patients to assist with the prioritization of patients, relays incoming and outgoing telephone calls, and operates multiple forms of communication media. Identifies and responds to “code” situations. Responsible for entering patient information into the computer system. Accountable for collection of co-pays. Monitors alarms and relays house wide alerts.
Job Summary: Under the leadership of assigned Patient Access management, receives, collects and records information from patients in order to complete registration for hospital services. Coordinates admissions process and communicates with physician offices, nursing and other service areas to promote timely and accurate registration process. Verifies insurance benefits, documents pre-authorization/pre-certification when necessary, assesses need/eligibility for financial assistance, and collects applicable co-pays and/or deductibles. Provides support in assisting patients and family members with resolution of all their financial needs by establishing payment arrangements or financial assistance determination. This includes partial payments, payment-in-full settlements, Medicaid eligibility assistance and charity application processing. Promotes patient satisfaction, follows community cares standards serving as a liaison on behalf of hospital and patient.
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An equal opportunity employer.