Patient Access Specialist: Registration & Billing

EvergreenHealth; Monroe (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Free parking

Commuter benefits

Job summary

EvergreenHealth seeks a patient registration specialist to welcome patients and visitors and to register them accurately and courteously, promoting a positive experience. You will verify patient identity to support patient safety and initiate the revenue cycle to ensure timely reimbursement using registration systems.

Responsibilities include collecting demographics, assisting with consent forms, pre-registration, and coordinating with the Financial Clearance Unit as needed.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Flexible in work assignments, detail oriented and organized.
• Strong communication to obtain information from patients and others.
• Able to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients or representatives to collect demographic and billing information.
• Assist patients with completing consent forms and workers' comp forms.
• Pre-register patients before scheduled admission (phone or in person).
• Responsible for point-of-service collections.
• Identify need for financial counseling and refer to Financial Clearance Unit.
• Explain insurance payers and use electronic verification systems.

Skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Numerical ability

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Insurance verification systems

Job description

EvergreenHealth seeks a patient registration specialist to welcome patients and visitors and to register them accurately and courteously, promoting a positive experience. You will verify patient identity to support patient safety and initiate the revenue cycle to ensure timely reimbursement using registration systems.

Responsibilities include collecting demographics, assisting with consent forms, pre-registration, and coordinating with the Financial Clearance Unit as needed.