Deaconess Health System

Patient Placement Specialist


PayCompetitive
LocationEvansville/Indiana
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: PATIE002639

      Join Our Team

      We are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our talented staff of health care professionals as we continue to grow to be the preferred, regional health care partner in our community.

      Benefits

      We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:

      • Flexible work schedules – Full time/part time/supplemental – Day/Eve/Night
      • Onsite children’s care centers (Infant through Pre-K)
      • Tuition reimbursement
      • Free access to fitness centers, where health coaches are available to help with workout plans
      • Career advancement opportunities
      • Competitive pay, shift and weekend incentives, yearly opportunities for pay increases and bonuses

      As a Patient Placement Support Specialist, you will play a critical role in continuing the healing mission of Deaconess.

      Job Overview

      This position is responsible for proper bed placement of patients in compliance with applicable State and Federal regulations and hospital policies and procedures. Is an ambassador of Deaconess, cultivating a nurturing atmosphere of courtesy, respect, empathy, dignity, and optimism.

      Job Duties include the following, other duties may be assigned:

      • Works with PPRN, ADON, doctors, and nursing staff for proper bed placement and admission order entry.
      • Updates bed status and Level of Care according to orders released by physicians, nurses and case management.
      • Collects information via phone or faxed face sheet to accurately register patients for outpatient, inpatient, and observation services.
      • Verifies insurance eligibility.
      • Assist with Deaconess wheelchair van dispatch.
      • Performs Work Queue functions.
      • Performs other logically associated duties that enhance position through Continuous Quality Improvement.
      • Serves as a preceptor for new Patient Placement Employees.
      • Participates in on-call for third shift.

      What You Will Need

      • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
      • College degree desired.
      • Knowledge of healthcare revenue cycle preferred.
      • Understanding of insurance is a plus.

      Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

      • None.

      Other Key Words: Support, Administrative, Clerical

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