Admitting Director directs patient admissions and access operations, staffing, policies, and practices. Develops and maintains standardized processes for admission procedures to ensure accurate data collection, a positive patient experience, and effective coordination between clinical and administrative teams. Being an Admitting Director analyzes operational metrics to improve processes, increase efficiency, or correct problems. Establishes policies and standards to preserve patient confidentiality, ensure data security and comply with all applicable regulations. Additionally, Admitting Director typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Admitting Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be an Admitting Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
JOB SUMMARY:
Under general supervision the Patient Access Representative III is responsible for securing and providing appropriate medical business information to/from patient families and funding sources. Interprets, identifies, communicates and documents this information by way of: registration scheduling and/or acquiring authorizations for patient services in a team environment. In addition the incumbent is responsible for being a subject matter expert in their area for internal and external customer inquiries as well as supporting various communication needs as required.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Listens well and devotes full attention to patients and medical professionals alike
- Detailed and caring, as the job involves dealing with people who are critically ill or injured
- The ability to remain calm, even under the most stressful of situations
- Communicates well, both orally and in writing
- The ability to maintain confidentiality
- Possesses a basic understanding of medical terminology and procedures
- Resourcefulness
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma, GED, or Foreign equivalent
Associate's Degree plus 1 year of experience or High School Diploma plus 2 years of experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Specialty Program
2 years of experience
Experience with EPIC or other EMR systems
Bilingual English/Spanish and/or other languages that meet business needs of the department
The expected hiring range for this position is $22.00 to $30.26
Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.
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