PRN Registration Specialist Dermatology

WVU Medicine; Crafton (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Pennsylvania seeks an administrative professional to manage patient registration and financial obligations. The role involves collecting payments and ensuring accurate data entry, while also scheduling patient appointments. Requirements include a high school diploma and strong communication skills. The position is non-exempt and requires a keen attention to detail, as well as the ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately utilize computer software.
• Requires considerable attention to detail and organization.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Manages patient registration and financial obligations.
• Collects payments and documents in systems.
• Schedules and manages patient appointments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Computer software for access processing

Job description

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Job Overview

Performs a variety of administrative and clerical duties to manage patient registration and patient financial obligation.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

Core Job Duties and Responsibilities

These statements describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Obtains demographic/billing/insurance information from patient/family/legal guardian and enters into the registration/billing systems for service and claim processing and scans insurance cards & photo identification. Provides the patient information concerning insurance, payment of bills and hospital procedures.
• May complete managed care responsibilities in regard to obtaining pre-certification and authorizations.
• Prepares WVU Medicine standard consent form, notice of privacy practice and/or other necessary paperwork related to registration and presents to patient/family/legal guardian for signatures. Obtains electronic signature for consent to treat and patient financial obligations.
• Collects deposits/co-payments/deductibles/patient liability payments when applicable, provides patient receipt and documents payment in the registration/billing systems.
• Prepares armband for patient identification.
• Balances daily receipts and cash drawer for patient payments as needed. Follows up on accounts as indicated by system flags (courtesy dismissal/comments/red stickers).
• May initiate various screenings and obtain all pertinent information for coverage and complete appropriate paperwork.
• Performs medical necessity checks and completes Advanced Beneficiary Notice as needed.
• Schedules, reschedules, or cancels patients in accordance with hospital workflows.
• Checks for order completeness and validates order against scheduled service.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping.
• Visual acuity must be within normal range.
• Manual dexterity to operate keyboards, fax machines, telephones, and other business equipment.
• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.
• Reading and comprehension ability.

Working Environment

• High volume, fast paced environment.
• Exposure to communicable disease.
• Frequent interactions with patients, medical staff, and support staff daily on a continual basis.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to accurately utilize applicable computer software and equipment for access processing & demonstrates ability to follow down time procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of procedure to report and/or document unsafe/hazardous conditions, incidents and defective equipment in compliance with hospital policy.
• Requires considerable attention to detail, ability to be organized and to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Requires the ability to memorize a considerable amount of information, and to reference information not retained from written sources or from appropriate personnel.
• Requires the ability to understand medical insurance requirements for payment and basic knowledge of covered services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to understand written and verbal communication.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: WMCP WMC Physician Practices

Cost Center: 7200 WMCP Dermatology Robinson WMCP

Address: 3 Robinson Plaza, Crafton, Pennsylvania

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.