PRN Admissions Rep​/Medical Assistant; Austin Emergency Locations

PRN Admissions Rep/Medical Assistant (All Austin Emergency Locations) at Altus Community Healthcare. Coordinates the reception area activities, performs clerical and reception duties, and maintains the facility's medical records according to established guidelines and requirements. Reviews records for compliance with approved policies and ensures all operative reports are completed. Locations include:
South Lamar, Riverside, Mueller, Anderson Mill, Pflugerville, Arboretum (Jollyville).

• Nights = $4
• Weekends = $2.50
• Weekend-Nights = $6.50

• Good communication skills
• Two years clerical experience preferred
• Medical clerical experience preferred
• Language skills adequate for written and interpersonal communication in American English
• Visual and auditory acuity adequate to monitor patient and visitor activity and for frequent use of computers and office equipment
• Ability to sit for long periods and perform desk and office activities

Category III exposure to blood borne pathogens and may encounter chemical hazards.

• Admits patients to the Facility following the established policies and procedures.
• Assembles patient medical record forms and prepares patient identification; assists Financial Counselor in obtaining pertinent information to register patient and attaches proper means to document patient identity; provides pertinent information to the patient's family in the waiting area according to policies and procedures; monitors waiting area.
• Coordinates reception area activities for effective communication with all areas of the Facility.
• Answers telephone and intercom courteously and in a quiet, pleasant voice; accepts and relays messages effectively; informs nursing personnel of admissions and activities concerning admissions; maintains and protects each patient's right to confidentiality; identifies emergencies and initiates appropriate response.
• Assumes clerical duties and responsibilities as necessary: orders and stocks clerical supplies; maintains cost-effectiveness by preventing waste of supplies; maintains order and cleanliness of the front desk; performs interdepartmental errands; retrieves Facility mail and opens/distributes mail according to Facility policy; coordinates obtaining diagnostic tests and places diagnostic test reports in the patient medical record; assists with preparation and maintenance of Facility records and reports.
• Monitors nourishment area: stocks nourishment area and maintains cleanliness and order.
• Monitors computer system for proper daily back-up process.
• Coordinates the collection, processing, maintenance, storage, retrieval and distribution of medical records according to established policies and procedures; maintains filing system and ensures timely retrieval; preserves confidentiality, security and safety of medical records; provides information to approved parties per confidentiality policies; reviews medical records for timely completion, accuracy and compliance with facility standards; informs Facility Administrator about delinquent or incomplete records.
• Adheres to established procedures for cross referencing and indexing medical records; maintains index references, admission register and physician/on-call index.
• Collects statistical data relevant to facility operation; reviews contents of medical records to identify information to extract; prepares and presents data and reports; completes vital statistics on deaths and reportable diseases; collects data for continuous quality improvement activities.
• Adheres to medico-legal requirements when answering correspondence and inquiries; maintains and controls release of information to authorized persons only; prepares records or correspondence as needed.

• Associate

• Full-time

• Administrative

• Medical Practices
• Hospitals and Health Care
• Veterinary Services