Per Diem Patient Registration Specialist

Optum; Gorham (ND); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, in partnership with Northern Light Health, is seeking an on-site Patient Registration Clerk in Portland, ME. You will deliver patient-centered service, handle front-office tasks, verify insurance, process payments, and manage registrations across departments.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 1+ year of relevant experience, and flexibility for weekend shifts. Per diem basis with day-time training onsite is offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 1+ years in hospital/office/customer service/phone support.
• Vaccination against influenza or plan to vaccinate.
• Ability to work onsite in Portland, ME.
• Per diem shifts, weekends including evenings.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-oriented service in clinical or front office settings.
• Greet, check in patients, answer phones, collect co-pays and payments.
• Verify insurance eligibility and collect/verify demographic data.
• Enter patient data into computer systems accurately in real time.
• Process referrals, pre-certifications, pre-determinations and authorizations.
• Verify coverage and create price estimates; reconciliation as needed.
• Communicate clearly with patients and families about appointments and payments.
• Maintain knowledge of registration requirements across units and facilities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Insurance knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UnitedHealth Group, in partnership with Northern Light Health, is seeking an on-site Patient Registration Clerk in Portland, ME. You will deliver patient-centered service, handle front-office tasks, verify insurance, process payments, and manage registrations across departments.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 1+ year of relevant experience, and flexibility for weekend shifts. Per diem basis with day-time training onsite is offered.