Patient Registration Representative

The University of Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Hospital is seeking a Patient Registration Representative to handle inpatient and outpatient registrations, collecting accurate demographics and insurance details. You will greet patients, collect co-pays, balance the cash drawer, enter data correctly in the computer system, and explain policies while obtaining signatures.

A high school diploma is required; healthcare front-desk experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred 1+ year experience in clerical/registration/customer service in healthcare.
• Healthcare setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register inpatient and outpatient patients with accurate demographics and insurance details.
• Collect co-payments or deposits when applicable.
• Balance the cash drawer at end of day.
• Explain facility policies and obtain consent and insurance form signatures.
• Enter data into computer systems with correct spelling and MRN information.
• Provide coverage across admitting areas as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Cash handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

## Patient Registration RepresentativeApply: Liberty, MO: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-58137# Position TitlePatient Registration RepresentativeLiberty Hospital## Position 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.**Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions*** Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.* 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:Full time## Job Requisition ID:R-58137