Patient Access & Registration Specialist

Optum; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase plan

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Patient Access Specialist to ensure smooth flow in the registration area. You will greet patients, collect demographics and insurance data, and securely enter exam orders to support accurate billing and efficient care delivery.

Key duties include verifying coverage, obtaining signatures, and addressing patient questions while adhering to EMTALA and regulatory requirements. A dynamic team environment offers growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience in Customer Service Role.
• Experience with Medical Records.
• Experience in a Hospital Patient Registration Department, Physician office or any medical setting.
• Experience in insurance reimbursement and financial verification.
• Experience in requesting and processing financial payments.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Understanding of insurance policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics for financial payments.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain demographic, billing, and insurance information and complete all registration steps
• Locate and process provider requisitions
• Determine insurance eligibility
• Determine patient payment and collect payment on insured and self-pay accounts
• Obtain signatures for necessary paperwork including, but not limited to, financial agreements and medical release, etc.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of EMTALA regulations
• Problem solves account registration issues when working reports and/or patient concerns
• Prioritize work according to departmental need
• Maintain proficiency on all necessary software modules
• Exercise good judgment in referring complex situations to the appropriate leadership team member
• Respond to patient questions, concerns and feedback, referring them to appropriate lead or supervisor
• Responsible for meeting all competencies as listed on the Competency Based Orientation and regularly scheduled competency check-offs
• Employees are expected to comply with all regulatory requirements, including Joint Commission Standards
• Is familiar with organization, department, and job specific Environment of Care areas, including Life Safety, Utilities Management, Hazardous Materials communications, Emergency Preparedness, Infection Control, and Medial Equipment failure
• Must adhere to Universal Precautions which includes: a) The use of protective barriers as appropriate; *gloves *masks *gowns *pocket masks *safety glasses, b) Handling and disposing of infectious waste appropriately, c) Hand washing as appropriate
• Keep up to date with all hospital policies and procedures
• Assist with coverage of open shifts when needed
• Attend staff meetings and all mandatory meetings as required
• Complete required hospital-wide trainings as required
• Report all supply needs, work related problems, or injuries to leadership
• Read and return all e-mail, phone calls
• Responsible for time keeping, clocking in and out according to established guidelines, as well as, reporting absences, leaves, and tardiness according to policy
• Ensure that all supplies and forms are stocked in the area
• Assists with other duties as requested

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Medical terminology

Insurance policies knowledge

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR / Registration software

Job description

Optum is seeking a Patient Access Specialist to ensure smooth flow in the registration area. You will greet patients, collect demographics and insurance data, and securely enter exam orders to support accurate billing and efficient care delivery.

Key duties include verifying coverage, obtaining signatures, and addressing patient questions while adhering to EMTALA and regulatory requirements. A dynamic team environment offers growth and comprehensive benefits.