Patient Placement Representative

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking an on-site Registration Clerk to handle accurate patient registration using hospital systems and to assign ICD-10 and CPT codes tied to patient records.

The role emphasizes verification of medical necessity, exceptional service, and active participation in quality improvement and departmental activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required, with 0–6 months work experience.
• Accurate patient registration using medical systems.
• Ability to assign ICD-10 and CPT codes.
• Excellent customer service to physicians, patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Register patients accurately using medical systems.
• Assign ICD-10 and CPT codes relative to patient registration.
• Verify diagnoses and coverage criteria using the medical necessity tool.
• Provide exceptional customer service to physicians, patients, families and staff.
• Participate in quality improvement, change processes and departmental meetings.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Quality improvement

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Tools

Medical coding systems

Job description

Job Description Summary Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000274 CHS OH - Bed Management (Main) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-20 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift Evening (United States of America)

Job Description Responsible for accurate and timely patient registration utilizing medical systems. This person will assign ICD-10 and CPT codes relative to patient registration. This person will utilize facility medical necessity tool to verify appropriate diagnosis and coverage criteria. This work will need to be performed according to established policies and procedures. The associate will provide exceptional customer service to physicians, patients, family members and all other medical professionals. In addition to the day to day responsibilities, this person will actively participate in quality improvement and innovative change processes as well as departmental meetings and educational offerings.

Additional Job Description Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience: 0-6months

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration based on applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

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The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients.

MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry.

In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites.

U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50.

The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.