Registration Representative

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Hazleton, Northern (Luzerne County, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Hazleton is seeking a Registration Specialist to coordinate patient registration, insurance verification, and scheduling. This role ensures accurate data capture and smooth financial clearance for patients.

You will interview patients by phone and in person, collect demographic and insurance information, and support a positive patient experience while maintaining compliance and efficient department flow.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of customer service.
• 1 year in healthcare environment such as a hospital or physician office.
• Computer and typing proficiency.
• Ability to interact with a diverse patient base.
• Must pass required training in two attempts or less.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to obtain demographic and insurance information.
• Guides patients through registration, scheduling, and financial clearance.
• Determines and collects patient financial liability and creates estimates.
• Refers patients to financial resources for assistance as needed.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and payor requirements.
• Secures signatures for timely reimbursement and service consents.
• Reviews daily schedule to anticipate department flow issues.
• Maintains registration accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Customer service

Healthcare environment

Computer proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Typing

Job description

Company Overview

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Summary

Coordinates all aspects of patient registration, insurance verification, and scheduling for patients. Conducts patient interviews by phone and in-person for the purpose of establishing an account, gathering demographic, insurance, and clinical information to ensure appropriate patient scheduling and optimal financial clearance. Collects out of pocket fees and completes accurate registration.

Job Duties

• Interviews patients using open-ended questions to obtain pertinent demographic and insurance information.
• Engages patients throughout the registration process to create a welcoming and positive patient experience during all interactions.
• Determines and collects patient financial liability and creates estimates, if applicable.
• Refers patients to financial resources as needed for assistance with financial counseling.
• Interprets physician orders for appropriate testing or admission criteria.
• Scans insurance cards, scripts, patient identification, and all pertinent documentation including regulatory forms.
• Performs insurance eligibility verification and executes payor requirements, as needed.
• Secures signatures to ensure timely reimbursement as well as ensures consents are signed specific to service being rendered.
• Reviews daily schedule for complications affecting department flow and confers with colleagues and physicians as needed to anticipate and resolve problems.
• Maintains compliance with registration accuracy.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year Customer service.
• 1 year Healthcare environment such as a hospital and/or physician office.
• Computer and typing proficiency.
• Must be able to combine compassion with strong professional skills.
• Must be able to interact with a diverse customer base, including those seeking emergency services or treatment due to an accident or illness.
• Must successfully pass the required training in two attempts or less.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years registration/insurance verification in a health care setting
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Bilingual.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 7 lbs., continuous sitting >67%, frequent keyboard use/repetitive motion, frequent fine motor activity/wrist position deviation.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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