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Admissions Specialist – PRN

_Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better Together_

**Work location:** Texas Health Dallas - 8200 Walnut Hill Lane Dallas, Texas

**Work hours:** PRN "as needed" Day Shift - variable hours Monday-Friday with possible weekends

Training: Must be available for one week of system training at 612 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX 76011 and at least two weeks of classroom training required Monday - Friday from 8:30am-5pm at 500 E Border, Arlington, TX; Training weeks may not be consecutive.

Admitting Department highlights:

• Supports the initial front end registration process for a patient needing services at the hospital

• Our department plays a vital role in the patients experience

• Opportunities and growth with Patient Access Services

Here’s What You Need

+ H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required

+ Associate's Degree Preferred

+ 3 years of related experience strongly Preferred

+ CHAA - Certified Healthcare Access Associate Upon Hire Preferred Or

+ CHAM - Certified Healthcare Access Manager Upon Hire Preferred And

+ CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually 90 Days Required

+ 2 years Critical Care, ICU, Acute Care strongly Preferred

+ Ability to promptly assess requests by using electronic and paper resource materials and correctly respond to patient inquiries.

+ Excellent data entry, numeric, typing and computer navigational skills, with attention to details.

+ Proficient computer skills, medical terminology, Epic, Microsoft Office and assorted software programs.

+ Multitask skill set, critical thinking, must have good communication skills

What You Will Do

+ As a compassionate member of the care team will welcome patients and their families when they arrive, putting them at ease and setting the tone for the rest of the visit.

+ During the patient interaction, accurately gathers complete demographic information to ensure electronic health record integrity consistent with high reliability organization principles.

+ To ensure a seamless visit, identifies correct network coverage and obtains and/or validates healthcare benefits and/or pre-certification for applicable tests and/or procedures. These efforts maximize reimbursement for services rendered.

+ Educates patients and/or families about applicable legal, ethical, and compliance documents; ensures regulatory consents are signed by the appropriate parties.

+ Engages with patients in understanding their financial obligations based on the financial policy and accurately prepares estimates to collect co-payments, self-pay deposits, and patient balances.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Admissions Specialist

+ Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.

+ Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

+ Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

+ A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Entity Highlights:

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas has been at the forefront of health care in North Texas. We’re an 875-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving our community in and around Dallas since 1966. We specialize in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, women’s services, and emergency medicine, we’ve got it. Plus, we’re a renowned Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a Comprehensive Stroke and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and provide wellness services, outpatient surgery and women’s imaging services. Texas Health Dallas is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Care Center, a Level I Trauma Center, a Cycle IV Chest Pain Center, and a designated Magnet hospital. We’re a top choice in North Texas for cancer and emergency services, bariatric services, cardiac care and much more. You belong here.

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