Patient Registration & Pre-Authorization Specialist

Barstow Community Hospital; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Barstow Community Hospital in Barstow, CA seeks a patient registration clerk to greet and register patients accurately and promptly. You will verify insurance, arrange precertification and obtain coverage for procedures, and collect copays and deductibles with courteous professionalism.

Experience in hospital registration is preferred; 35 WPM typing, Excel and Word proficiency, and bilingual ability are a plus. Shifts vary, including nights and weekends, in a high-activity environment.

Qualifications

• One year of hospital registration experience preferred.
• Requires ability to type 35 WPM and use Excel and Word for precertification.
• Bilingual abilities are preferred to assist diverse patients.
• Knowledge of government, HMO's and PPO's insurance is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Register patients courteously, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Verify and obtain precertification and coverage for applicable procedures.
• Calculate and collect copays and deductibles.
• Assist patients and visitors and greet them professionally.
• Shifts vary, including nights and weekends.

Skills

Typing 35 WPM

Bilingual (preferred)

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Barstow Community Hospital in Barstow, CA seeks a patient registration clerk to greet and register patients accurately and promptly. You will verify insurance, arrange precertification and obtain coverage for procedures, and collect copays and deductibles with courteous professionalism.

Experience in hospital registration is preferred; 35 WPM typing, Excel and Word proficiency, and bilingual ability are a plus. Shifts vary, including nights and weekends, in a high-activity environment.