Patient Registration Specialist

UPMC; Steubenville (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Central Registration Clerk to welcome patients, educate them on copayments and financial obligations, collect payments, schedule appointments, and update patient information. You will promote new technologies and connect patients to financial resources, ensuring a positive UPMC experience for patients and families.

Responsibilities include pre-registering and registering patients, processing transfers from other facilities, handling insurance authorizations, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Strong computer and data entry skills.
• Good communication and telephone skills.
• Ability to deal with the general public professionally.

Responsibilities

• Pre-register and Register patients for hospital and specialty areas with accuracy.
• Process the transfer of patients from other hospitals and facilities.
• Perform insurance authorizations for patient registration as necessary
• Process patients with appropriate diagnosis as required by specific insurance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

Communication skills

Telephone skills

Independent judgment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

UPMC is seeking a Central Registration Clerk to welcome patients, educate them on copayments and financial obligations, collect payments, schedule appointments, and update patient information. You will promote new technologies and connect patients to financial resources, ensuring a positive UPMC experience for patients and families.

Responsibilities include pre-registering and registering patients, processing transfers from other facilities, handling insurance authorizations, and maintaining