Patient Admissions Representative - PRN

MT. GRAHAM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC.; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb Health in Safford, AZ is seeking an Admissions Registration Specialist to support the patient intake process. You will register patients efficiently, verify insurance coverage, and obtain authorizations as needed, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.

The role requires strong communication, familiarity with EMTALA/HIPAA, and the ability to work with physicians, staff, and the public. A high school diploma and reliable data entry are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Proof of high school education or equivalent.
• Type with speed and accuracy.
• Operate office equipment and 10-key calculator.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Understand EMTALA, HIPAA, ABN, MSP, and medical terminology.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with patients and staff.
• Registration accuracy rate of 88% minimum.
• Able to work with Medical Staff and public.
• Understanding of computer systems and data management.
• Professional appearance and ability to perform essential functions.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Arrange efficient patient registration under supervision.
• Coordinate insurance verification, benefits, and authorizations.
• Audit registrations for data accuracy.
• Respond to inquiries from physicians, insurers, patients.
• Review bills and charges for accuracy.
• Provide excellent customer service and clerical duties.

Skills

Typing speed

Office equipment operation

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

English proficiency

Patient interaction

Attention to data accuracy

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Meditech experience

Electronic health records (EHR) systems

Job description

• Location 1600 S 20TH AVE,Safford, AZ, 85546-4011,United States
• Base Pay $18.00 - $25.05 / Hour
• Job Category Non-Clinical
• Required Degree High school

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director of Admissions, it arranges for the efficient and orderly registration of all patients. Coordinates insurance and AHCCCS verification, benefits, and authorizations for all patients. Audits all registrations for data accuracy and acts as a resource to all areas of the medical center regarding insurance and registration. Responds to inquiries from physicians, insurance companies, patients, and government representatives, and reviews bills, charges, and related data for accuracy as assigned. Correctly identifies patient demographics, processes data entry, provides excellent customer service, and performs various clerical duties.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Proof of highest level of education completed but not less than high school education or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to type with acceptable speed and accuracy.
• Ability to operate microcomputer, 10- key calculator and other office equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form
• Understanding and complying with EMTALA, HIPAA, ABN’s, MSP, insurance notification requirements, and medical terminology, and same financial counseling abilities
• Work requires exceptional interpersonal skills to interview and obtain information from patients and interact with other MRGMC personnel and outside personnel.
• Maintain a registration accuracy rate of 88% minimum or better
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Medical Staff, Answering Service Clientele, support personnel and the public required.
• An understanding of computer systems, process design and data management.
• Must have a well-groomed, professional appearance.
• Must have the mental and physical ability to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to lift, carry, pull, & push 50 pounds.
• Language proficiency in English, with excellent written and verbal fluency.

Preferred Qualifications

• CHAA (Certified Healthcare Access Associate) Certification
• Previous Meditech experience or other related electronic records systems.