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Tenet Healthcare

Admitting Rep II

Tenet Healthcare, Indio, California, United States, 92201

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JFK Memorial Hospital

has provided medical care to residents in the Coachella Valley since 1966. A group of physicians, including Dr. Reynaldo Carreon, founded the hospital and today one of JFK’s cross streets is named in his honor.

Originally called Indio Community Hospital, JFK has grown to a 145-bed acute‑care hospital that is part of Tenet Healthcare California. It offers a variety of services:

Emergency care 24/7

Orthopedic and joint replacement services using emerging technology

Cardiovascular services

Maternity care and pediatric services

Ambulatory surgery center

Imaging services

Outpatient Rehabilitation Center

POSITION DESCRIPTION The Admitting Representative greets patients and visitors in person or on the telephone; obtains demographic, financial and medical information for registration and identification, coordinates and assists in the completion of all activities relating to patient’s finances, facilitates the collection and distribution of information and expedites a smooth and timely billing and collection process while adhering to department policies and procedures.

Requests and collects any patient liabilities due such as co‑payment, deductibles, co‑insurance and compact rates and follows the department scripting for assigned area.

Monitors and expedites the necessary authorizations and approvals for hospital emergency room, outpatient service or elective surgeries per the designated insurance carriers.

Acts as a resource and liaison for employees within the department, as well as other inter‑related hospital staff and all “guests” that need assistance or information.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent

3 – 5 years recent experience in acute care hospital registration or business office environment

Knowledge of Medicare, Medi‑Cal and third party billing and collection procedures

Experience or knowledge in admissions, registrations and insurance verification is essential

Basic computer skills

Ability to speak Spanish / Bilingual – preferred

Medical Terminology – preferred

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

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