Patient Access Specialist Ii

Cook Children's Medical Center

Fort Worth, Texas, United States
High school diploma or equivalent
1-2 years hospital admissions experience
Strong interpersonal communication skills
The incumbent is primarily responsible for accurate patient registration, obtaining demographic information, and deploying legal compliance documents at the time of visit

Job Summary

  • The incumbent is primarily responsible for accurate patient registration, obtaining demographic information, and deploying legal compliance documents at the time of visit.
  • This position requires maintaining up-to-date knowledge of JCAHO, Patient Rights, HIPAA, and various commercial payor policies to ensure optimum customer satisfaction.
  • The role functions as the nucleus of accurate patient information in a 24/7 operation, requiring a detail-oriented individual capable of handling difficult situations with diplomacy.

Matching Summary

The incumbent is primarily responsible for accurate patient registration, obtaining demographic information, and deploying legal compliance documents at the time of visit.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 1-2 years hospital admissions experience
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Accurate typing and spelling ability
  • Knowledge of HIPAA and JCAHO standards

Nice-to-have

  • Medical terminology knowledge preferred
  • Experience with HMOs and PPOs
  • Ability to handle difficult situations tactfully
  • Flexible weekend shift availability

Key Requirements

  • CPR certification required within 30 days of hire
  • General knowledge of personal computers
  • Legible writing and printing skills
  • Equivalent experience in physician office settings

Work Rights

Not specified

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