Patient Registration Representative

Dignity Health; California (MO); On-site; USD 44,152 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in California is seeking a Patient Registration Representative to enhance the patient experience during registration. Responsibilities include collecting patient information, verifying insurance, and handling financial liabilities. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of relevant experience and a high school diploma. Strong customer service skills and knowledge of insurance policies are critical for success in this role. Join us in providing compassionate care to our community at one of the area's largest medical centers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a hospital Patient Registration department or related roles.
• Thorough understanding of insurance policies and medical terminology.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a positive patient experience during registration.
• Collect accurate patient demographic data and verify insurance information.
• Determine and collect patient financial liability.

Skills

Customer service skills

Understanding of insurance policies

Basic mathematics

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Job Summary And Responsibilities: Employing excellent customer service skills, the Patient Registration Representative is responsible for ensuring a positive patient experience throughout the registration process. In order to ensure appropriate reimbursement for services rendered, primary duties include: a) Appropriate patient identification, b) Collecting accurate and thorough patient demographic data, c) Obtaining insurance information and verifying eligibility and benefits, d) Determining and collecting patient financial liability, and e) Referring patients to the Patient Registration Specialist as needed for assistance with financial counseling and/or clearance. The Patient Registration Representative adheres to the organization’s policies and procedures for resolution of patient financial liability. Additionally, the Patient Registration Representative is an information source for patients and families by explaining hospital policies, patient financial responsibilities and Patient Rights and Responsibilities.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a hospital Patient Registration department, healthcare insurance company, revenue cycle vendor, and/or other revenue cycle related roles. Experience in requesting and processing financial payments. 2 years preferred.
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Thorough understanding of insurance policies and procedures, working knowledge of medical terminology. Knowledge of charity care programs as well as the various government and non-government programs preferred.
• Able to perform basic mathematics for payment calculation. Experience in requesting and processing financial payments. Intermediate to advanced computer skills.

Where You\'ll Work

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 384-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California. We have served north Sacramento County as well as south Placer County for over 50 years. Our facility is one of the areas largest medical centers and also one of the most comprehensive. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to community well-being; providing excellent patient care to all. Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as a Spine Center of Excellence. We are proud recipients of the Perinatal Care Certificate of Excellence and a Certificate of Excellence for Hip and Knee Replacements.

Pay Range

$32.05 - $36.00 /hour