Admissions Coordinator - Per Diem
UHS
Summary
The Admission Coordinator is responsible for answering the hospital switchboard phone, verification of insurances, obtaining signatures on admitting paperwork, and processing of all admitting forms. The Coordinator interfaces with the Intake Department, patients, and nursing units.
Job description
Position Summary
The Admission Coordinator is responsible for answering the hospital switchboard phone, verification of insurances, obtaining signatures on admitting paperwork, and processing of all admitting forms. The Coordinator interfaces with the Intake Department, patients, and nursing units.
Duties
- Verification of all insurances on line and by phone.
- Documenting and understanding eligibility, co-pays, deductibles, and pre-existing terms.
- Distributing and explaining such information to others as necessary.
- Proficiently conducts the admission process with patients and/or families.
- Empathetically and knowledgeably explains each admission form to them and procures signatures.
- Processes, copies, and distributes all forms to the appropriate departments in a timely manner.
- Enters and deletes admission and discharge information into the computer system.
- Compiles and computes accurate information regarding admissions and discharges on the daily census sheet.
- Greets the public when they arrive at the hospital and directs them to the appropriate staff and/or department.
- Answers the switchboard in a highly professional manner.
- Directs all phone calls to the appropriate department or staff.
- Demonstrates the ability to assist the caller with their inquiry and ability to appropriately transfer to proper department.
- Documents in the patient’s record that they have been supplied with Patient Rights Booklet and Advance Directive information.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required.
- Experience verifying insurance required.
- 1 - 3 years of experience working in an admissions or related department required.
- Phone/switchboard and typing/computer skills required.
- Professional, customer service focused individual with strong communication skills, ability to multi-task and problem solve required.
- Employee must be in good standing (evaluation/employment history, corrective action, etc.) to be considered for internal transfer.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Career development opportunities
- Continuing education options
- Skills diversification
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.