Patient Access & Insurance Registration Specialist

University Health System; Selma (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System is seeking a front desk/registration associate to Interview patients and collect demographic and insurance details to complete patient registrations across UH locations.

Responsibilities include discussing service charges with privately paying patients, assisting with payments, and collecting copays, coinsurance, and admission forms as required by various agencies.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent is required.
• Post high school coursework is preferred.
• Six (6) months experience in a hospital/physician setting, obtaining insurance benefits and pre-certification is preferred.
• Prior collection experience is preferred.
• Billing experience and contract knowledge is preferred.
• One year of experience in a similar occupation and basic medical terminology and coding experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to obtain accurate and complete demographic and insurance information for registration.
• Communicates with privately paying patients about service charges and assists patients with payment.
• Collects copays, coinsurance, and other monies that may be owed by patients.
• Collects appropriate forms for admission as required by Medicare, Medicaid, insurance companies and/or other agencies.

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Job description

University Health System is seeking a front desk/registration associate to Interview patients and collect demographic and insurance details to complete patient registrations across UH locations.

Responsibilities include discussing service charges with privately paying patients, assisting with payments, and collecting copays, coinsurance, and admission forms as required by various agencies.