Admissions Coordinator II (Full-time, Days)

Community Health Systems • Natchez, MS • 5d ago

Job Summary

The Admissions Coordinator II ensures accurate patient registration and financial clearance for hospital services by verifying insurance eligibility, securing authorizations, and collecting demographic and financial information. This role serves as a liaison between patients, physician offices, and internal departments, supporting account accuracy, denial prevention, and a positive patient experience.

Essential Functions

Reviews scheduled procedures and recent admissions to verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorization requirements for all patient visits.

Collaborates with physician offices, insurance companies, and case management staff to secure prior authorizations and address financial clearance needs.

Accurately collects and enters patient demographic, financial, and insurance information into the registration system while ensuring compliance with established procedures.

Provides patients with written estimates of financial liability and addresses questions regarding coverage, costs, and payment options.

Utilizes the registration scanning system to maintain accurate records and ensures documentation aligns with regulatory and organizational standards.

Verifies insurance coverage and eligibility, initiating pre-certifications for commercial insurance as required.

Assists with resolving registration-related issues and escalates complex problems to the manager when necessary.

Collaborates with Eligibility Screening Services (ESS), Shared Service Center (SSC), and other departments to financially secure patients and improve denial reduction processes.

Supports the Care Management and Medical Records departments in correcting patient account information as needed.

Generates and maintains reports from the registration system to track registration accuracy, insurance verification, and denial trends.

Greets patients, families, and staff with professionalism and respect, fostering a welcoming environment for all visitors.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

2-4 years of experience in patient access, registration, or healthcare-related administrative role required and

2-4 years of experience with insurance verification and authorization required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong knowledge of insurance verification, eligibility, and prior authorization processes.

Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills to interact with patients, staff, and external stakeholders.

Proficiency in using registration and billing systems, as well as other healthcare-related software.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.

Understanding of patient privacy and confidentiality regulations (e.g., HIPAA compliance).

Ability to collaborate effectively across departments to ensure efficient patient access and financial clearance.

Licenses and Certifications

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) issued by the American Heart Association BLS obtained within 90 days of hire date required

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.

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