Patient Placement Representative - Charleston

Job Description Summary

The Patient Placement Representative reports to the Admit Transfer Center Supervisor. Under limited supervision, the Patient Placement Representative is responsible for administratively managing the electronic placement process to include activation of patient arrivals, removal of discharges from the bed board, updating MD change requests with patient type and attending MD information. This position will also process patient preadmission and admission demographic and insurance data, and function as a liaison between registration, clinical staff and the Admit Transfer Center (ATC).

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000274 CHS - Bed Management (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Responsible for accurate and timely patient registration utilizing medical systems. This person will assign ICD-10 and CPT codes relative to patient registration. This person will utilize facility medical necessity tool to verify appropriate diagnosis and coverage criteria. This work will need to be performed according to established policies and procedures. The associate will provide exceptional customer service to physicians, patients, family members and all other medical professionals. In addition to the day to day responsibilities, this person will actively participate in quality improvement and innovative change processes as well as departmental meetings and educational offerings.

Additional Job Description

Bachelor’s Degree in health information, business management or related field with two (2) years of work experience; or high school diploma with four (4) years of work experience in healthcare or a business related field.  Ability to interpret and apply financial procedures and regulations preferred. Previous experience with hospital information systems preferred.  Excellent communication skills required; must be able to communicate effectively with patients/families, physicians, employers, and third party payors.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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