Registration Rep

Powers Health; Hobart (IN); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Instant discounts

Job summary

St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, IN is seeking a dedicated Patient Registration professional for full-time evenings/nights.

You will register inpatients, outpatients, ER and diagnostic areas, collect insurance information and process billing forms, while ensuring accuracy and timeliness in a fast-paced hospital environment. Responsibilities include data entry, verifying demographics, obtaining authorizations, and assisting patients physically as needed.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent; typing 35 wpm with computer knowledge required.
• Medical Terminology preferred with health insurance knowledge (Medicare/Medicaid).
• Previous hospital/healthcare experience preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Register patients accurately across all hospital registration areas.
• Ensure each patient has a unique Medical Record number and correct Patient Class.
• Input complete demographic information and verify existing data.
• Collect payments and follow managed care guidelines; schedule appointments as needed.
• Assist patients moving to appropriate locations and push wheelchairs when necessary.

Skills

Typing 35 wpm

Medical Terminology

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Information systems

Job description

St. Mary Medical Center - Patient Registration

Hobart , IN

Full-time , Evenings/Nights , 80, 10-12 hour shifts, rotating weekends and holidays

Hours/Pay Period: 80

FTE: 1

Position Summary

Under general supervision, completes all hospital registration, Inpatient Admissions, Pre-Admissions, Emergency Room and Outpatient diagnostic testing and treatment areas. Establishes insurance criteria and obtains patients’ pertinent socioeconomic information; enters data into the on-line Information System. Completes insurance and billing forms. Collects patient payment for medical services, treatments, and supplies provided by the hospital; follows all managed care guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

• Ability to prioritize and complete registration in all registration areas in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensures each patient is assigned only one Medical Record number.
• Selects appropriate Patient Class, based on the department and service required.
• Obtains and inputs complete and accurate patient demographic information, including verification of existing information of both home and employment
• Ensures all patients are registered in a timely manner, prioritizing registrations during periods of high volume.
• Ensures speed and accuracy when placing orders for Ancillary testing.
• Obtains authorization or pre-certification per policy guidelines.
• Schedule HOD appointments, as needed, for specific departments.
• W alk patients to the appropriate locations and/or push patients in wheelchairs.
• In the ED and Admitting areas: push the computer on wheels to patient rooms to complete the registration process.

Education/Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent. Typing 35 wpm with computer knowledge and PC keyboarding skills required.
• Medical Terminology preferred with health insurance knowledge including experience with Medicare/Medicaid and Managed Care requirements.
• Previous hospital, healthcare related experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate ability in communication and problem solving. Strong customer service skills required.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Life insurance and disability coverage options
• Fitness center discount program
• Tuition assistance and career development
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness, reward and recognition programs
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling, nutritional and financial education, etc.
• Perks - Instant Discounts & Exclusive Deals on hotels, food, clothing, etc.

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