Outpatient Services Scheduler & Billing Specialist

Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking an Administrative Clerk to support patient visits by scheduling, registration, billing, and records preparation under policy guidelines. The role ensures smooth patient flow through clinics and hospital services while maintaining accurate data entry in the billing system.

You will handle pre-registration, collect co-pays, verify demographics and insurance, and assist with producing registration cards. Strong customer service and PC skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of PC skills and the Windows operating system.
• Knowledge of medical billing routines for physician office practice.
• Six months experience coding and billing using online billing system.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, diagnosis and procedure codes.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patients using the hospital's scheduling system and coordinates follow-up appointments.
• Completes pre-registration and registration and collects co-pays with receipts.
• Verifies demographics and insurance, mails information, and references external providers as needed.
• Answers calls, assists patients and families, and directs inquiries to appropriate personnel.
• Manages coding/billing within department guidelines and resolves billing denials with Patient Financial Services.

Skills

PC skills

Medical billing knowledge

Customer service

Telephone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Online billing system

Windows OS

Job description

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking an Administrative Clerk to support patient visits by scheduling, registration, billing, and records preparation under policy guidelines. The role ensures smooth patient flow through clinics and hospital services while maintaining accurate data entry in the billing system.

You will handle pre-registration, collect co-pays, verify demographics and insurance, and assist with producing registration cards. Strong customer service and PC skills are essential.