Per Diem Patient Registration Specialist

Jobtome; Scottsdale (AZ); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

2 weeks paid training

Onsite café

Résumé du poste

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Per Diem Patient Access Registration specialist for the University of Arizona Cancer Center at St. Joseph's. The role focuses on patient identification, demographics, insurance verification, and accurate data entry to ensure smooth admissions.

Responsibilities include collecting co-pays, assisting patients with payment questions, and supporting scheduling. Flexible weekday shifts from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and paid training are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience in a Hospital Patient Registration Department or medical setting.
• 1+ years of customer service experience.
• 1+ years of experience with insurance policies and procedures.
• Ability to work day shifts within 7am–5pm, Monday–Friday.

Responsabilités

• Register patients by collecting demographics and health information.
• Verify insurance eligibility/benefits and obtain benefits verification.
• Handle point-of-service cash collection, co-pays, deductibles, and coinsurance.
• Enter data accurately into hospital systems and scan documents.
• Schedule referrals and patient services; pre-register for emergencies and elective cases.
• Work with EMR and patient registration systems; generate and review reports.

Connaissances

Customer service

Insurance knowledge

Data entry

Communication

Formation

High School Diploma/GED

Outils

Google products

Description du poste

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTSOptum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.We are seeking an energetic candidate for our Patient Access Registration Department at The University of Arizona Cancer Center @ Dignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. The perfect candidate will facilitate the patient admission flow, including patient identification, accurate demographics, insurance authorization, notification and verification of insurance e - benefits to obtain accurate and prompt reimbursement. Additional duties include providing information and answering questions about payment assistance, collecting co-payments, patient liabilities, compliance with HIPAA, and entering all necessary information into the hospital computer system.

This position is Per Diem (As Needed) Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work on any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. No weekends or major holidays are required. We are located at the Cancer Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in the heart of Downtown Phoenix at 625 N 6th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004. We have onsite café and provide 2 weeks of paid training.

Primary Responsibilities:

• * Communicate directly with patients and / or families either in person or on the phone to complete the registration process by collecting patient demographics, health information, and verifying insurance eligibility / benefits
• * Respond to patient and caregivers' inquiries always in a compassionate and respectful manner
• * Obtain Benefits and Insurance verification
• * Point of Service Cash Collection, Co - Pays, Deductibles and Coinsurance
• * Accurate Computer Data Entry
• * Scan documents
• * Organize and schedule patient services and appointments for referrals
• * Register and Pre - Register Patients for Emergency, Elective and Scheduled Cases
• * Work with various systems including Patient Registration and Electronic Medical Record
• * Generate, review and analyze patient data reports and follow up on issues and inconsistencies as necessary

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• * High School Diploma/GED
• * 2+ years of experience in a Hospital Patient Registration Department, Physician office or any medical setting
• * 1+ years of customer service experience
• * 1+ years of experience with insurance policies and procedures
• * Ability to work as needed day shifts, Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7am - 5pm (Shift is assigned within those hours)

Preferred Qualifications:

• * Previous experience in collecting patient copays, deductibles, etc.
• * Experience submitting authorization requests and / or processing referrals
• * Previous working experience with Google products
• * Working knowledge of facility pricing structure and cost estimates
• * Knowledge of ICD9 (10) and CPT terminology
• * Understanding of Medical Terminology
• * Bilingual fluency with English & Spanish

**PLEASE NOTE** The sign-on bonus is only available to external candidates. Candidates who are currently working for UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare or a related entity in a full time, part time or per diem basis ("Internal Candidates") are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16 - $29 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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