<p>$5,000.00 Sign-On Bonus Available!</p> <p>Performs receptionist, registration, and clerical duties associated with direct and scheduled patient admissions.</p> <p>Reports to: Patient Access Supervisor</p> <p>Ensures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy.</p> <p>Drag Edit Delete</p> <p>Distributes and explains forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients or family members.</p> <p>Drag Edit Delete</p> <p>Meets with patient or patient's caregiver before or after admission to exchange necessary information and documentation. Provides explanation of process and addresses concerns and questions.</p> <p>Drag Edit Delete</p> <p>Communicates with admitting physician's office, nursing unit staff, and/or other appropriate personnel regarding admission to exchange necessary information and determine placement.</p> <p>Drag Edit Delete</p> <p>Maintains current knowledge of all rules and regulations governing third party admissions/registrations and pre-certification requirements</p> <p>Drag Edit Delete</p> <p>Verifies insurance eligibility and creates estimates based on services rendered, including co-pays, deductibles and out-of-pocket amounts.</p> <p>Drag Edit Delete</p> <p>Verifies precertification/authorization on file matches test/procedure/services being performed.</p> <p>Drag Edit Delete</p> <p>Maintains an acceptable registration error rate & collections goal.</p> <p>Minimum Education</p> <p>High school diploma or equivalent - Required</p> <p>Drag Edit Delete</p> <p>Minimum Education</p> <p>Two years college or medical office specialist education - Preferred</p> <p>Drag Edit Delete</p> <p>Required Skills</p> <p>Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Must be able to function appropriately in a multi-task setting. General understanding of medical terminology and medical insurance.</p> <p>Drag Edit Delete</p> <p>Required Skills</p> <p>Certifications:</p> <p>BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) - Required within 90 days of hire, if not current upon hire.</p> <p>Drag Edit Delete</p> <p>Minimum Work Experience</p> <p>2 years experience in hospital patient access/registration or medical office with emphasis on medical insurance and collections/accounts receivable - Required</p> <p>Appropriate level of other hospital clerical or relevant customer service experience given consideration in lieu of</p> <p>Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran</p>