Patient Access & Registration Specialist

arnothealth; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

arnothealth is seeking a Patient Registration Clerk to ensure accurate patient registration, verify insurance, collect copays, and support reporting and billing processes in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and excellent interpersonal abilities to handle diverse patients with confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum six months in healthcare, finance, collection or billing preferred.
• Experience with computer applications is required; medical terminology and coding experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Register patients accurately in the system and maintain regulatory knowledge for patient types.
• Verify insurance and demographics to ensure accurate reporting and billing.
• Collect copays and guide patients to financial assistance when applicable; document collections.
• Enter orders (Observation, Lab, Radiology, Therapy, Physicians services) as needed and ensure timely reconciliation.
• Acquire precertification status for applicable services and pharmacy where required.
• Coordinate with Nursing/Designee the efficient use of beds and registration standards.
• Coordinate centralized scheduling to maximize department capacity.
• Utilize insurance verification tools to minimize errors and maintain standards.
• Performs switchboard duties during shifts and handles calls and routing as needed.
• Attend mandatory training and maintain confidentiality; support patient-focused care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

arnothealth is seeking a Patient Registration Clerk to ensure accurate patient registration, verify insurance, collect copays, and support reporting and billing processes in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and excellent interpersonal abilities to handle diverse patients with confidentiality and professionalism.