Admissions Specialist - PRN

Texas Health Resources is one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health care delivery systems in the United States and the largest in North Texas in terms of patients served. The system's primary service area consists of 16 counties in north central Texas, home to more than 6.2 million people.

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas is currently seeking an Admissions Specialist. The ideal candidate will possess the following: **SHIFT:** * PRN (As Needed) * Variable Shifts * Must be available to work all shifts, 1st (630a-3p), 2nd (230p-11p), 3rd (1030p-7a), 7 days a week, including holidays. * Must complete two weeks Mon-Fri 8-5 Training * Prefer flexibility with schedule and availability to cover 1st shift.

* Accurately gathers complete financial and demographic information to ensure medical records/billing process flows efficiently. * Obtains and/or updates verification of benefits and/or pre-certification for applicable tests and/or procedures. * Prepares, presents, and thoroughly explains applicable legal, ethical, and compliance documents; ensures proper consents are signed by the appropriate parties. Maintains documentation of the same. * Maximizes reimbursement for services rendered by appropriately identifying insurance carrier, benefits, etc. Prevents denials by ensuring timely notification of admission to insurance carriers. * Assists patients in understanding financial obligations; collects co-payments, self-pay deposits, and patient balances to reduce Accounts Receivable. * Stays abreast of and complies with applicable regulations, entity and/or system policies and procedures. Maintains customer service and/or productivity guidelines set forth by applicable leadership. * Completes other duties as assigned.

* High School diploma or equivalent * 1+ year’s related experience required. * Requires good written, oral, and telephone communication skills. * Requires knowledge of general office equipment * PC’s and associated software packages. * Prefer flexibility with schedule and availability to cover 1st shift. **Preferred:** * Bilingual * Medical Insurance Verification * 1-2 years of hospital clerical, general clerical or Certificate of Achievement in clerical or business related course. * Experience in physician's office * CHAA (certified health care admissions assoc preferred) * Strong Computer Knowledge Base * Scheduling experience a plus.