Patient Access & Registration Specialist

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center is seeking a Registration Specialist to support inpatient and outpatient admissions. You will assess patients' financial status, verify eligibility, collect payment information, and input accurate demographics to facilitate efficient reimbursement.

The role requires collaboration with insurers, physicians, and clinical staff, timely pre-authorization, and meticulous data entry in GE Centricity/IDX.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Consideration given to an appropriate combination of education/training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Input correct patient demographics and insurance information in the registration systems.
• Verify eligibility and identify authorization/referral needs to ensure timely service.
• Input appointment data and update patient records for accuracy in the billing system.
• Communicate with patients, insurers and clinical staff to minimize denials and delays.
• Maintain pre-authorization and referral records to support revenue cycle processes.

Skills

Customer service

Healthcare registration

Insurance verification

Professional communication

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Combination of education/training and experience

Tools

GE Centricity

IDX

SMS Invision

Job description

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center is seeking a Registration Specialist to support inpatient and outpatient admissions. You will assess patients' financial status, verify eligibility, collect payment information, and input accurate demographics to facilitate efficient reimbursement.

The role requires collaboration with insurers, physicians, and clinical staff, timely pre-authorization, and meticulous data entry in GE Centricity/IDX.