Per Diem Patient Registration Specialist

Jobtome; Cape Elizabeth (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Light Health, in partnership with UnitedHealth Group, seeks a patient registration professional for on-site work in Portland, ME. The role involves front desk clerical duties, verifying insurance, collecting payments, and coordinating patient appointments to ensure smooth admissions and discharge processes.

Requires a High School diploma, 1+ year hospital/office experience, and ability to work per diem including weekends. influenza vaccination is preferred or the commitment to vaccinate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year experience in a hospital or office setting.
• Influenza vaccination this season or commitment to vaccinate.
• On-site work in Portland, ME.
• Per diem basis with irregular shifts including weekends/holidays.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-oriented service in a clinical or front office setting.
• Greet and check in patients, answer phones, collect co-pays and insurance payments, process paperwork.
• Register patients: collect demographics, health information, verify insurance eligibility/benefits.
• Enter and verify patient data in real-time systems.
• Process referrals, pre-certifications, pre-determinations and pre-authorizations per plan rules.
• Verify coverage, benefits and create price estimates; conduct reverifications as needed.
• Collect co-pays and discuss patient out-of-pocket obligations; identify outstanding balances.
• Coordinate appointments with patient services prior to hospital discharge.
• Respond to patient and caregiver inquiries with compassion and respect.
• Generate and analyze patient data reports; follow up on inconsistencies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of registration requirements across units.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Clerical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northern Light Health, in partnership with UnitedHealth Group, seeks a patient registration professional for on-site work in Portland, ME. The role involves front desk clerical duties, verifying insurance, collecting payments, and coordinating patient appointments to ensure smooth admissions and discharge processes.

Requires a High School diploma, 1+ year hospital/office experience, and ability to work per diem including weekends. influenza vaccination is preferred or the commitment to vaccinate.