Patient Access & Registration Specialist

100 Hospital Service District No. 1 Parish of Terrebonne State of Louisiana; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

100 Hospital Service District No. 1 Parish of Terrebonne State of Louisiana seeks a Patient Access Representative to validate and register patients' demographic, medical and financial information accurately and timely, in line with departmental standards.

Communicate clearly with patients and families, collect and verify insurance data and pre-certification, and coordinate patient flow with scheduling and nursing units to ensure efficient routing and policy explanation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Working knowledge of ICD and CPT coding is preferred.
• Experience in patient registration is preferred.
• Experience in an insurance or medical office setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, and staff across diverse backgrounds, maintaining patient confidentiality and excellent customer service.
• Collect and verify patient demographic, insurance, and pre-certification information accurately during registration and pre-registration processes.
• Coordinate patient flow by collaborating with scheduling, bed control, and nursing units to ensure efficient routing.
• Explain hospital policies, consent forms, and insurance requirements, addressing patient or family concerns appropriately.
• Demonstrate flexibility, professionalism, and a positive attitude, contributing to a collaborative and efficient team environment.
• Resolve challenges with diplomacy, offer constructive feedback for process improvement, and embrace changes that enhance service delivery.
• Prioritize tasks, manage high volumes of registrations, and maintain accuracy and timeliness in all assigned duties.
• Perform technical tasks including assigning rooms, transporting patients, preparing charts, photocopying insurance cards, and ensuring proper documentation and signatures.
• Maintain compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and keep supervisors informed of any concerns or issues.

Skills

Patient communication

Medical terminology

ICD/CPT coding

Registration experience

Insurance knowledge

Job description

100 Hospital Service District No. 1 Parish of Terrebonne State of Louisiana seeks a Patient Access Representative to validate and register patients' demographic, medical and financial information accurately and timely, in line with departmental standards.

Communicate clearly with patients and families, collect and verify insurance data and pre-certification, and coordinate patient flow with scheduling and nursing units to ensure efficient routing and policy explanation.