Patient Access & Admitting Specialist

MyMichigan Health; Tawas City (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

MyMichigan Health in Michigan is seeking a Registration Specialist to perform patient registration and comprehensive insurance verification across all registration areas. The role includes discussing costs, setting up payment plans, and guiding patients through financial assistance options.

The position emphasizes accuracy in collecting demographics, MSP information for Medicare patients, and maintaining confidentiality. Hospital experience and MS Windows competency are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of experience working with insurance and patient accounts.
• Typing and basic PC skills required to enter patient information.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills essential for patient interactions.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and hospital policies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register patients and verify insurance across registration areas.
• Explain treatment costs and hospital billing policies to patients and arrange payment plans.
• Make financial arrangements for self-pay patients and communicate available financial assistance programs.
• Access insurance eligibility websites to verify benefits and document co-pay and deductible amounts.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Typing skills

Basic math

Confidentiality

Insurance knowledge

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

MyMichigan Health in Michigan is seeking a Registration Specialist to perform patient registration and comprehensive insurance verification across all registration areas. The role includes discussing costs, setting up payment plans, and guiding patients through financial assistance options.

The position emphasizes accuracy in collecting demographics, MSP information for Medicare patients, and maintaining confidentiality. Hospital experience and MS Windows competency are preferred.