Registration Rep

Powers Health; Munster (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Hospital is seeking a Registration Associate to handle hospital registration, inpatient admissions, pre-admissions, ER and outpatient testing areas. You will establish insurance criteria, collect patient payments, and enter data into the information system while following managed care guidelines.

Requirements include a high school diploma, typing 35 wpm, and strong communication and problem solving abilities. Healthcare experience and Medicare/Medicaid knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Typing 35 wpm with computer knowledge required.
• Strong communication and problem solving abilities.
• Health insurance knowledge including Medicare/Medicaid a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle hospital registration, inpatient admissions, pre-admissions, ER and outpatient testing areas.
• Enter data into the on-line information system and establish insurance criteria.
• Complete insurance and billing forms and collect patient payments.
• Adhere to managed care guidelines and ensure accurate documentation.

Job description

Community Hospital · Registration Emergency Dept

Hours/Pay Period: 80

FTE: 1

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.

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.