Outpatient Services Technician - Belpre Patient Registration - FT 1.0 (80 hrs biweekly)

Memorial Health System (Ohio); Belpre (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health System is seeking an Outpatient Services Technician to handle patient registration and basic care in the Outpatient Services center. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, ECGs, drug/alcohol screening, and specimen collection.

Additional duties involve data entry in the EHR, verifying insurance, collecting upfront payments, and guiding patients to financial counselors when needed. ABS and confidentiality are emphasized throughout the role.

Qualifications

• Must have basic typing and data entry skills.
• Good knowledge of medical terminology and EHR systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort with computers.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient registration and basic care in Outpatient Services.
• Perform phlebotomy, ECGs, drug/alcohol screening and specimen collection as needed.
• Verify insurance eligibility and collect upfront payments as required.
• Enter and verify patient data in the EHR; maintain accurate records.
• Refer complex financial questions to counselors and assist with payment plans.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with hospital standards.

Skills

Typing

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Phlebotomy course with certification (preferred)

Job description

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Outpatient Services Technician is responsible for providing a full service of patient registration and other basic care responsibilities in the Outpatient Services center. Basic patient care functions will include phlebotomy, EKG, drug/alcohol screening and specimen collection, etc. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.Job Functions:Provides safe environment for care of patients.Maintains strict confidentiality at all times.Accurately interprets written and verbal orders from physicians. Collects specimens appropriate to order.Performs services such as ECG’s, drug screens and nasal washings as needed to ensure efficient patient treatment.Demonstrates appropriate use of AIDET when registering patients.Enters new patient data and/or verifies patient records are up-to-date, confirms the completeness of the electronic health record (EHR), makes changes as necessary, and completes an accurate registration.Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits on each patient.Performs estimations on ordered tests.Collects out-of-pocket liabilities from patients upfront and applies and reconciles daily point-of-service cash reports.Refers patient accounts to financial counselors when further explanation/education is needed regarding out-of-pocket liabilities, payment plans, etc.Maintains compliance in RQI.Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.Minimum Education/Experience Required:High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.Completion of a board eligible phlebotomy course with certification obtained preferred.Additional coursework in Medical Assisting or previous hospital, physician office or other healthcare setting experience preferred.Basic Life Support (BLS) required – will obtain during hospital orientation.Special Knowledge, Skills, Training:Typing, spelling, basic medical terminology, interpersonal skills and familiarity with computers.Compensation Details: Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.Benefits: Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees. To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits.Bonus Eligibility: Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer.Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer.If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, or at any USDA office, or call [phone] to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax [phone] or email at [e-mail].* Memorial Health System is a federal drug-free workplace. This policy prohibits marijuana use by employees.