Patient Admissions Representative - PTNB (12)

MT. GRAHAM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC.; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

MT. GRAHAM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC. in Safford, AZ seeks a Part-Time Registration Clerk to support patient admissions. Under the general supervision of the Director of Admissions, you will arrange for the efficient and orderly registration of all patients.

You will coordinate insurance verification, benefits, authorizations, and respond to inquiries from physicians, insurance companies, and patients, while maintaining high data accuracy and strong customer service.

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.

Responsibilities

• Arrange for the efficient and orderly registration of all patients.
• Coordinate insurance and AHCCCS verification, benefits, and authorizations for all patients.
• Audit registrations for data accuracy and act as a resource regarding insurance and registration.
• Respond to inquiries from physicians, insurance companies, patients, and government representatives.
• Review bills, charges, and related data for accuracy as assigned.
• Provide excellent customer service and perform clerical duties.

Skills

Typing speed

Computer proficiency

Communication skills

Registration accuracy

Education

High school

Job description

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

Description

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.