Speare Memorial Hospital
Plymouth, NH, USA
Patient Access Specialist
Patient Access Specialist
General Summary
· Receives visitors and/or patients, ascertains their needs, and gathers accurate demographic and billing information. Prepares patients for proper admission to the hospital by obtaining written consents for treatment and providing necessary information about the hospital.
Essential Job Functions
· Greets visitors and/or patients, determines their needs, checks appointments and directs or escorts patient to proper person, office or department for services required.
· Answers questions and gives information directly to persons on the telephone based on knowledge of the hospital or department operations and regulations.
· Provides non-medical information regarding patients within the limits of the Hospital Confidentiality Policies.
· Registers and admits patients to the emergency room, x-ray, laboratory, physical therapy, cardiopulmonary services, and other services provided by...