Patient Registration Representative

The University of Kansas Health System; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Olathe, KS, is seeking a Part-time Patient Registration Representative for Nights (PRN, Weekend Nights). The role handles inpatient and outpatient registrations, captures demographics, insurance, and payment information, and ensures accurate records for patient encounters.

You will greet patients, collect co-pays as needed, balance cash drawers, and enter data into the system while following insurance rules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years clerical/registration or customer service in healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register inpatient and outpatient encounters accurately.
• Obtain patient demographics, insurance information and demographics.
• Collect co-payments or deposits as required and balance cash drawer.
• Enter patient information into the computer system with correct spelling and details.
• Explain policies and obtain signed consent and insurance forms as appropriate.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Patient Registration Representative Nights - PRN, Weekend Nights - PRN Olathe 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. Note: This position will work every other weekend Friday & Saturday 11pm-7am.

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

• 2 or more years of Clerical, Registration, and/or Customer Service Experience within a Healthcare Setting.

Time Type

Part time

Employment Conditions

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.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.