Patient Access & Registration Specialist

Southern Illinois Healthcare; Herrin (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare in Herrin, IL seeks a Registration Specialist to interview incoming patients, verify registration information, enter data, verify insurance, and collect payments to help patients and physicians move through the care system smoothly.

Role includes reviewing orders, obtaining signatures, screening ABNs, and performing daily QA of registrations. High school diploma, basic medical terminology knowledge, and 40 wpm typing are required to ensure accurate, timely service.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic medical terminology knowledge
• Typing 40 wpm or faster

Responsibilities

• Follows registration policy to identify patient and insurances, obtain signatures as applicable.
• Reviews physician order for components; contacts office for incomplete orders.
• Provides data to financially secure accounts and coordinates with departments.
• Identifies self-pay HAP, offers brochure, obtains signatures.
• Screens ABNs for medical necessity; explains to patient; obtains signatures.
• Performs QA of daily registrations.
• Collects ED copays; balances cash and card payments; completes shift summary.
• Provides point-of-service assistance to service lines to facilitate information sharing.
• Educates, orients, and monitors new staff members (SAR II).
• Meets and exceeds productivity and quality standards.

Skills

Technical Experience

Medical terminology

Typing speed

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Southern Illinois Healthcare in Herrin, IL seeks a Registration Specialist to interview incoming patients, verify registration information, enter data, verify insurance, and collect payments to help patients and physicians move through the care system smoothly.

Role includes reviewing orders, obtaining signatures, screening ABNs, and performing daily QA of registrations. High school diploma, basic medical terminology knowledge, and 40 wpm typing are required to ensure accurate, timely service.