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BHC Alhambra Hospital
Admissions Clerk
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BHC Alhambra Hospital is located in the beautiful city of Rosemead, California. Our 115 bed facility established in 1924 prides itself on upholding a standard of excellence that allows our patients to take the first step to recovery. BHC Alhambra Hospital is a private, fully accredited, full-service acute psychiatric hospital serving children, adolescents and adults. BHC Alhambra is dedicated to providing quality behavioral health, substance abuse, and eating disorder treatment. We offer inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient options for individuals in the communities of the San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles County, and surrounding areas.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Upon receipt of an intake inquiry form, verifies eligibility and benefits for all admissions.
- Communicate benefits information and co-payments to patients and families prior to admission.
- Obtains after-hours admission files from the nurse’s station each morning if not delivered, with any exceptions approved by the office management.
- Maintain ticker-filing system for authorizations and benefit expiration; and communicate on a daily basis with Case Management, Physicians/Licensed Practitioners, and discharge planning department to provide an update on benefits status.
- Ensure all pre-admission and admission calls and paperwork are addressed and completed in an accurate and timely manner.
- Contact the appropriate agencies to obtain treatment authorizations, reimbursement structure and patient eligibility.
- Conduct a financial interview with the patient/family prior to admission based on insurance verification, calculate the amount of deposit necessary and collect the deposit or make arrangements for payment.
- Verify employment and insurance information.
- Complete the telephone profile of insurance benefits in a timely fashion.
- Assure that all admission forms are completed accurately and appropriate signatures are obtained within 24 hours of admission.
- Assign patients number from admission log and assign discharge date.
- Assign the correct financial class and adjust financial class as required.
- Notify the appropriate facility management of any potential problems related to admission or payment.
- Obtain a deposit and explain benefits and financial obligations within 48 hours of admittance, with all exceptions approved by Management.
- Complete a demographic pre-certification if required.
- Answer correspondence and files related information in the patient file.
- Complete the admission folder within one working day of admission, and schedule all critical dates for appropriate follow up:
- Provide admission folder to the appropriate facility management for review within one working day of admission.
- Ensure written confirmation of benefits and eligibility is sent to the primary and secondary insurance carrier, and scheduled for follow up.
- Complete Medi-Cal TAR/Medicaid forms, or other state-funded program authorization forms where applicable.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: High school graduate, or equivalent.
Experience: A minimum of two (2) years experience in admission processes and collections procedures, and a working knowledge of managed care; interpretation of insurance coverage plans, co-payments and deductible schedules and payment plans; and a working knowledge of computers and business software programs (Microsoft Office Suite) preferred.
Additional Requirements: May be required to work occasional overtime and flexible hours. Must maintain a valid driver license or ID in applicable state within 90 days of employment.
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Career and growth opportunities
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Tuitions savings to continue your education with Chamberlain University
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
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