<p>Performs a variety of duties to support administration of the assigned department(s).</p> <p>Reports to: Director - Rehab Services</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>Verifies insurance benefits and obtains precertification/authorization as necessary. Determines and accepts required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refers to financial counselors for follow up.</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>Maintains an acceptable registration error ratio & collection goal.</p> <p>Drag Edit Delete</p> <p>Composes, types, and transcribes correspondence, forms, reports, presentation materials and other written communications.</p> <p>Drag Edit Delete</p> <p>Receives, screens, and routes visitors and telephone calls. Responds to, escalates, and follows up on inquiries and problems as appropriate.</p> <p>Drag Edit Delete</p> <p>Schedules/coordinates meetings, conferences, special events, appointments and travel arrangements.</p> <p>Drag Edit Delete</p> <p>Maintains assigned calendar(s).</p> <p>Drag Edit Delete</p> <p>Maintains files and office equipment.</p> <p>Drag Edit Delete</p> <p>Orders and stocks supplies.</p> <p>Minimum Education</p> <p>High school diploma or equivalent - Required</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.</p> <p>Drag Edit Delete</p> <p>Minimum Work Experience</p> <p>One year hospital or physician office experience with emphasis on medical insurance and collections/accounts receivable - Required.</p> <p>Experience in Outpatient setting - Preferred</p> <p>Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran</p>