Patient Access & Registration Specialist

Muenster Hospital District; Muenster (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Muenster Hospital District in Muenster, TX is seeking a Registration Clerk to greet visitors, register patients for outpatient and inpatient services, and handle payments and insurance verification. Responsibilities include updating patient information, directing calls, coordinating with billing, maintaining HIPAA confidentiality, and supporting the front desk in a community hospital setting.

Strong keyboarding skills, reliability, and the ability to work under pressure are valued in a

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Familiar with operating personal computers; typing 45 wpm and operation of ten key adding machine/calculator.
• Licensure, registry or certification: None required.
• One year of experience working with the public preferred; experience in a medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of Muenster Hospital District.
• Registers patients for outpatient and/or inpatient services for the hospital.
• Answers and directs phone calls and greets visitors; collects and updates patient information for billing.
• Accepts patient payments and liaises with patient family members or responsible parties.
• Maintain office supplies and perform overhead announcements.
• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits; calculate and collect upfront copay, coinsurance, and/or deductibles.
• Coordinate with providers when extra information is needed on an order.
• Inform patients of patient portal and provide card with medical record number.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

PC literacy

Phone etiquette

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Muenster Hospital District in Muenster, TX is seeking a Registration Clerk to greet visitors, register patients for outpatient and inpatient services, and handle payments and insurance verification. Responsibilities include updating patient information, directing calls, coordinating with billing, maintaining HIPAA confidentiality, and supporting the front desk in a community hospital setting.

Strong keyboarding skills, reliability, and the ability to work under pressure are valued in a