Patient Registration Rep - PRN

The University of Kansas Health System; Paola (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System Paola Hospital is seeking a Patient Registration Representative to handle inpatient and outpatient registrations, verify patient identities, and collect demographic and financial information for proper encounter setup. You will greet patients and relatives, enter data accurately, and support cash handling duties as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of clerical, registration, or healthcare customer service

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 2+ years in clerical, registration, or customer service in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Register inpatients and outpatients and obtain demographic and insurance data.
• Enter information accurately into the computer system with correct spelling.
• Greet patients and relatives and interview for pertinent details.
• Collect co-payments/deposits as applicable and balance cash drawer daily.
• Explain policies and obtain signed consent and insurance forms as required.
• Complete MSPQ for admission and follow department policies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position TitlePatient Registration Rep - PRNPaola HospitalPosition Summary / Career Interest:The Patient Registration Representative is responsible for Inpatient/ Outpatient registrations for the Health System. Obtains proper patient identification, demographics and financial information to adequately register and secure the patient encounter. Responsible for POS collections as required. Maintains a constant focus on providing excellent customer service to patients/ families and a professional image.Note: Schedule and hours needed are 0800-1500 every Wednesday and 1845-0715 every Saturday.Responsibilities and Essential Job FunctionsMonitors schedule daily for patients arriving at the department for the day if applicable.Responsible for admitting/registering scheduled and non-scheduled or emergent patients for the assigned department.Conducts bedside admission on patients who are direct admits to the unit as needed.Obtains identification to assure accuracy of demographic and insurance information. Enter information in computer system with correct spelling of patient name and diagnosis, date of birth, social security number, employer, guarantor and correct medical record number.Greets patient and/or relative. Interviews and obtains or rechecks pertinent information.As required, collects co-payments or deposits as appropriate for service being rendered.Responsible to balance cash drawer as part of the end of the day process.Explains facility policies and ensures patient and/or relative understands and signs the consent for treatment, and insurance forms at the appropriate time. Clear and accurate documentation should be entered on the appropriate forms and keyed into the computer system.Complies with Medicare/Medicaid and other insurance rules and regulations.Completes MSPQ as required for admission.Attends and participates in staff training or education which relates to their position and would contribute to their knowledge.Responsible for the inventory and release of patient valuables placed in the safe following all requirements as described in the department policy as needed.Provide coverage as requested in all areas of Admitting following established guidelines.Knowledgeable of administrative policies, department procedures, third party coverage and required admission and insurance documents.Responsible for other duties or projects, which are assigned by Management. These may include special projects, telephone coverage, filing, scanning, copying and other duties as instructed.Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.Required Education and ExperienceHigh School Graduate or GED.Preferred Education and Experience2 or more years of Clerical, Registration, and/or Customer Service Experience within a Healthcare Setting.Time Type:Part timeJob Requisition ID:R-56525Important information for you to know as you apply:The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion .The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail] .Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.