Facility Admissions Coordinator, PRN, Rotating
Company: University of Maryland Medical System
Location: Upper Marlboro
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Company Description THE MEDICAL
HEART OF MARYLAND Treating over 330,000 patients every year, the
University of Maryland Medical Center is at the vital core of
Maryland’s health care system and community. We’re known for our
prestigious expertise in innovative research and education, along
with the talented staff and advanced centers that make it all
possible. The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the world’s first
center dedicated to trauma, treats more than 7,500 critically
injured patients a year with an incredible 97 percent survival
rate. We also have one of the nation’s largest kidney and pancreas
transplant programs at The Joseph and Corinne Schwartz Division of
Transplantation, home to Maryland’s first steroid-free protocol and
pancreas/kidney transplant. From our National Cancer
Institute-designated UM Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer
Center to The University of Maryland’s Children’s Hospital, one of
the largest pediatric centers in the state, we are dedicated to
saving and transforming lives. Job Description Shift: PRN -
Rotating Weekends Work Schedule - Rotating G eneral Summary Under
general supervision, performs scheduling, registration,
pre-admission processing, wayfinding, and other administrative
duties, while adhering to the department specific standards for
data entry and patient selection. The additional duties of this
role can include verification of insurance benefit eligibility,
insurance pre-certification and authorization, and estimates
creation and/or finalization. Works with the care teams and revenue
cycle to identify and eliminate barriers to access, reimbursement
and affordable care. Provides education to the patient and family
regarding the financial clearance process, and offer information
regarding estimated cost of services and financial assistance
opportunities. Performs specific administrative and Admission,
Discharge and Transfer (ADT) functions and performs these duties in
multiple clinics and registration areas within the institution.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks The following statements are
intended to describe the general nature and level of work being
performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not
to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed
by personnel so classified. 1. Serves as the first point of contact
for patients and visitors who enter the facilities and is
responsible for all aspects of customer service for Patient
Access/Patient Administrative Services areas in a manner that
ensures a customer focused, quality conscious work climate
recognizing that patients visits are filled with anxiety and
unknowns. 2. Primary functions include focusing on interpersonal
skills, data collection, the ability to assess situations, and to
assist the team in developing solutions to achieve excellence in
customer service while ensuring the financial viability of the
hospital. 3. Collects and verifies patient and insurance
demographics, verifies insurance benefits and coverage by reviewing
benefits collection in Epic, provides cost estimates, securing pre-
certifications and/or pre-notifications for patient services,
collection of co-pay and deposits prior to services and providing
financial assistance to patient. 4. Provides wayfinding to all
clinics which Patient Administrative Services provides registration
assistance. Staff must be aware of clinic locations in order to
safely and efficiently navigate patients to their appointments. 5.
Maintains regulatory and functional knowledge of all registration
information required, which ensures timely and accurate
reporting/billing; also obtains all required signatures, and
performs clerical duties as necessary. 6. Educates patients
regarding adequate insurance coverage. Understands applicable
hospital and physician billing requirements and communicates the
proper procedures and requirements to patients. 7. Communicates
coverage issues to the service areas; works with patients and staff
to resolve. 8. Ensures accuracy and completion of paperwork, prior
to filing admissions. Contacts physician/clinical staff to assist
with incomplete patient registration paperwork. Distributes
admission documents if required. 9. Maintains department scheduling
templates for applicable providers in outpatient department
locations. Ensuring appropriate scheduling utilization. 10.
Maintains consistent contact with the Care Management team and
Social Work departments to ensure required information has been
obtained for reimbursement, and that pre-admission and
pre-certification requirements are followed. 11. Assists supervisor
with training of new Admitting staff by demonstrating department
operating processes and procedures. Qualifications E ducation and
Experience 1. Completion of a high school level education with
attainment of a high school diploma or a State High School
Equivalency Certificate (GED) is required. 2. Certification and
memberships to local organizations such as AAHAM, NAHAM, etc.
preferred. 3. 1 year of work experience in a clerical, customer
service or receptionist position, preferably in a healthcare
setting is required. 2 years’ work experience preferred. Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities 1. Knowledge of health insurance principles
and practices is required. 2. Current knowledge of payer
requirements for referrals and preauthorization is preferred. 3.
Current knowledge of price transparency and facility fee disclosure
regulatory requirements as well as the ability to interact with
patients to deliver price estimates for some or all of a patients
care needs. 4. Strong verbal and written communication skills. 5.
Ability to adapt to technical upgrades and changes throughout the
hospital system. 6. Ability to work independently and take
initiative in executing work tasks keeping in mind that the
patients overall experience is directly related to our staffs
interactions. 7. Ability to work cooperatively with various
personalities with the ability to process information quickly and
take actions to keep the patients on schedule. 8. Strong
interpersonal skills with ability to work and communicate (verbally
and written) with all levels of hospital personnel, including
physicians, clinicians, and all customers with our patients being
the most important. 9. Experience in an administrative position in
a healthcare setting such as acute care hospital or physician’s
office is preferred. 10. Ability to maintain composure in difficult
situations and resolve patient concerns in a timely manner.
Additional Information All your information will be kept
confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation: Pay Range:
$17.00 - $21.39 Other Compensation (if applicable): Review the
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