Patient Registration Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for completing the patient registration process by patients collecting demographic information, determining appropriate fees and collection of payment.

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School graduate or equivalent.

Experience:

1. Two (2) years' experience in a healthcare setting or related field.
2. Two (2) years' experience in customer service.

Skills and Abilities which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:

1. Good computer skills including the use of word processing and e-mail software. A test will be given.
2. Knowledge of Third-Party Reimbursement required.
3. Ability to accurately register and interview clients.
4. Ability to read and interpret materials.
5. Ability to use initiative is detail oriented, and flexible.
6. Good oral and written communication, customer service, organizational and mathematical skills.
7. Ability to use a 10 key calculator and credit card machine
8. Capable of making bank deposits

Residency and Transportation Requirement: None

License(s)/Certification(s) Required: None

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Essential Functions:

1. Interview patients to document necessary demographic information
2. Review appreciates policies and regulations such as HIPAA with the patients
3. Review appropriate policies and regulations such as HIPAA with the patients. Determine appropriate fees based on sliding fee scale. Verify and document third party coverage; establish payment plans, as necessary.
4. Maintain appropriate information in patients' chart as needed.
5. Prepare daily deposits and reconcile tally sheets.
6. Refer patients to appropriate resources to apply for alternative methods of funding.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervises: None

NOTE: SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THREE REFERENCES

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SERVICES PROVIDED ON A NON-DISCRIMINATORY BASIS