Administrative TECH; nights

Position: ADMINISTRATIVE TECH (full-time nights)
Location: Jonesboro

Description

Jackson Parish Hospital is currently seeking a full-time Administrative Tech to work night shift. This position comes with a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, ATO (accrued time off), holiday pay, retirement, and other supplemental plans.

The Administrative Tech processes admissions/pre-admissions in ER, Clinics, or Outpatient Registration.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

• Collects payments for deductibles, co-pays, and deposits if necessary.
• Gathers correct patient demographic information.
• Gathers correct insurance information; insurance verification/pre-certification if necessary.
• Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times. Follows HIPAA regulations.
• Courteous to patients, visitors, and staff; treats all patients, visitors, and staff with respect and dignity.
• Informs and obtains appropriate signatures on necessary paperwork. Communicates clearly with patient regarding paperwork to be signed.
• Answers phones and notifies appropriate party of messages.
• Completes the admission process in a timely manner with little or no errors.
• Checks email daily. Stays logged into Microsoft Teams to openly communicate with co-workers throughout the day.
• Completes any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time frames.
• Attends staff meetings as scheduled.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Adheres to all JPH policies and procedures.

This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Requirements Education, Training, and Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Proficiency in medical terminology preferred.
• One year experience in hospital admissions preferred.

Licensure / Certifications

• None

Language and Proficiency Requirements

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong written and verbal skills.

Skill Requirements

• Ability to work alone or with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under and handle stress in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to work long hours between breaks and meals, if necessary.
• Basic computer competency.

Machinery / Tools / Equipment Requirements

• Ability to operate telephone, fax machine, copy machine, computer, printer, and calculator.

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