Patient Access & Insurance Specialist

Trinity Health; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Mason City, IA is seeking a Full-time Registration Specialist to support patient access across outpatient and inpatient services. You will verify insurance, collect payments, and ensure patients meet financial requirements, including pre-certifications and referrals.

Responsibilities include interviewing patients, recording demographics, preparing estimates, obtaining orders, and handling ID bands and signatures. HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA credentials are expected within one year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and coding is required.
• Experience with hospital registration or insurance verification preferred.
• Ability to explain insurance benefits to patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Validate and enter demographic, clinical, financial, and insurance information from patients or guarantors.
• Register patients for various settings including inpatient, outpatient, ED and ambulatory services.
• Prepare patient estimates and collect liabilities at check-in with receipts.
• Obtain signed physician orders for tests and procedures.
• Prepare IDs and collect required forms and signatures, securing valuables if needed.

Skills

Insurance verification

Medical terminology

Hospital registration

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HFMA CRCR

NAHAM CHAA

Job description

Trinity Health in Mason City, IA is seeking a Full-time Registration Specialist to support patient access across outpatient and inpatient services. You will verify insurance, collect payments, and ensure patients meet financial requirements, including pre-certifications and referrals.

Responsibilities include interviewing patients, recording demographics, preparing estimates, obtaining orders, and handling ID bands and signatures. HFMA CRCR or NAHAM CHAA credentials are expected within one year.