Job: Admitting Float Specialist, Berkshire Medical Center, Access Services, Shift: Day, 40hrs

Berkshire Health Systems
742 North Street
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

Phone:(413) 447-2784
Fax:413-447-2091
Website:berkshirehealthsystems.org

Company Description:
Berkshire Health Systems offers individuals the opportunity to work in an environment where they will be challenged, supported, and respected. As the region’s leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services, our employees are affiliated with an award winning teaching hospital, dedicated colleagues, and world class technology. The BHS family is proud to deliver the kind of advanced healthcare most commonly found in large metropolitan centers.

Job Title:
Admitting Float Specialist, Berkshire Medical Center, Access Services, Shift: Day, 40hrs
Salary Range:Location:
To Commensurate With Experience
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeHealthcare/Healthcare Professional
Education Level:Work Experience:
Some High School Coursework
Description:

Provides coverage for all non-exempt positions within the department, including, but not limited to Access Specialist, Patient Placement Coordinator, and Access Coordinator.

 

Schedule

  • Works an 8 hour shift anywhere between the hours of 7a-7p
  • Monday through Friday
  • Rotating Weekends, Rotating Holidays
Requirements:

Experience

  • Admitting and Meditech experience preferred.
  • One year experience in hospital environment required.
  • Knowledge of third party payers preferred.

Education and Training

  • Two years of college (secretarial/health related) or equivalent work experience.
  • Medical terminology preferred
  • License, Certification & Registration

Other Requirements

  • Proven typing ability (40 wpm) and computer skills (ie. Meditech).
  • Manual dexterity necessary for typing/computer purposes.
  • Ability to speak the English language in a clearly understandable manner.
  • Ability to speak/understand Spanish preferred.
  • Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly in order to become proficient in all areas of the department.
  • Ideal candidate will demonstrate and maintain a high level of flexibility and be able to adapt to any shift.
  • Proven ability to interact appropriately with the community, hospital staff and physicians while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
  • Proven, outstanding customer service skills, consistently demonstrating a professional, pleasant presentation.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team
  • .Proven ability and experience dealing with agitated/dissatisfied persons.
  • Must possess and demonstrate strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to troubleshoot/maintain proper operation of business equipment.