Registration Access Speicalist

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking an administrative registrar to interview patients, collect insurance details, and assist with payments at multiple UHS locations in San Antonio. This role requires accurate data collection and coordination with private payers and insurance providers.

Prior hospital billing experience is preferred. High school diploma or equivalent is required, with post-secondary coursework preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent is required.
• Post high school coursework is preferred.
• Six (6) months experience in a hospital/physician setting, obtaining insurance benefits and pre-certification is preferred.
• Prior collection experience is preferred.
• Billing experience and contract knowledge is preferred.
• One year of experience in a similar occupation and basic medical terminology and coding experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to obtain accurate and complete demographic and insurance information for patient registration at various UHS locations.
• Communicates with privately paying patients about service charges and assists patients with payment.
• Collects copays, coinsurance, and other monies owed by patients.
• Collects admission forms as required by Medicare, Medicaid, insurance companies and/or other agencies.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Interviews patients to obtain accurate and complete patient demographic and insurance information in order to complete the registration of all patients at various locations throughout UHS. . Communicates with privately paying patients about service charges and assists patients with payment Collects copays, coinsurance, and other monies that may be owed by patients. Collects appropriate forms for admission as required by Medicare, Medicaid, insurance companies and/or other agencies

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school graduation or equivalent is required. Post high school coursework is preferred. Six (6) months experience in a hospital/physician setting, obtaining insurance benefits and pre-certification is preferred. Prior collection experience is preferred. Billing experience and contract knowledge is preferred. One year of experience in a similar occupation and basic medical terminology and coding experience is preferred