Patient Registration Representative

Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO, is seeking a Patient Registration Representative to support patient admissions and registration processes. The role covers greeting patients, collecting demographics and insurance details, and ensuring accurate data entry while handling co-pays and deposits as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and 1+ years in clerical/registration or customer service within healthcare.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED is required.
• 1+ years of clerical/registration/customer service experience in healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily schedule for patients arriving in the department.
• Admit/register patients (scheduled, unscheduled, or emergent) for the assigned department.
• Conduct bedside admission for direct admits when needed.
• Collect and verify patient demographics and insurance information; enter accurately in the system.

Skills

Customer service

Registration knowledge

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Position Title

Patient Registration Representative

Liberty Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest

Schedule: Monday/Tuesday 1p-1130p

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Monitors 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 Experience

High School Graduate or GED.

Preferred Education and Experience

1 or more years of experience in clerical, registration and/or customer service within a health care setting.

Time Type

Part time

Job Requisition ID

R-55436

Important 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].

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