PAS Bed Placement Coordinator- 40 Hours Day Shift at Salem Hospital in Salem, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Under the general direction ofthe Manager of Patient Access, the Bed Placement Coordinator manages the dailyoperations relative to patient bed assignments within the Medical Center. The Coordinator upholds the departmentmission as follows: Ensure the patientis admitted/registered in a timely and professional manner with little or noinconvenience or frustration to the patient. Obtain all necessary informationfrom the patient in a professional and caring manner. Distribute information toappropriate departments expeditiously. Obtain legal consent forms such asconsent for treatment, admission, rights as a hospital patient, surgicalprocedures, financial responsibilities, etc. Assist in maintaining financialintegrity of the hospital through obtaining pre-approval/pre-certification,verification of coverage and providing other information through properscreenings. Promote customer service in our daily dealing with anyone with whomwe come in contact in the Admissions/Registration Department.



Qualifications

Required:

• Windows application knowledge;third party payers and their specific requirements; typing skills with aminimum of 40 WPM; excellent customer service skills. Insurance knowledge,medical terminology. Strong interpersonal skills, courtesy and tact withpatient, family members, physicians and staff members Keyboard, Computer andoffice machine experience. Interpersonal skills necessary in order toeffectively interact with patients, nursing, physicians and their office staff,quality resources, third party payers and various other patient care personnelto exchange information; Communication skills and the ability to identify andconvey any problems to the Manager of Access; analytical skills necessary tomaintain patient records, screen insurance information and prioritize patientplacement; must posses the ability to pay close attention to detail to enableaccuracy of information; and posses excellent customer service skills. Thefollowing are required: thorough understanding of third party payerrequirements and regulations required effective communication and interpersonalskills to exchange information and build rapport with others. ability to identify, report and resolve issuesappropriately. analytical skills necessary to maintain patient records, screeninsurance information and prioritize patient placement; ability to pay closeattention to detail to enable accuracy of information.

• Previousmedical/hospital experience with exposure to billing/insurances and Windowsapplications required, preferably 2-3+ years and in a hospital setting. Departmentprovides two months on the job training to learn policies and procedures, gainan understanding of insurance requirements, medical terminology, computer entryand legalities of signing consent forms with accuracy, and screening of medicaland financial information

• HighSchool or GED required.