Registration Specialist I - Ft Wayne

Indiana University Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Fort Wayne is seeking a part-time medical office assistant to facilitate patient flow, obtain information for accurate records, schedule appointments, inform patients about charges, and collect payments. You will answer calls and direct patients and visitors as needed.

The role requires a High School Diploma/GED with health care setting experience preferred, and proficiency in MS Office. Some assignments may include occasional weekend hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Prefer relevant experience in a health care setting.
• Ability to learn and retain medical coding; ICD-10; CPT coding preferred.
• Requires ability to interpret insurance information; knowledge of clinical practices and medical terminology preferred.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Check in and out patients.
• Insurance verification.
• Answering phone calls.
• Communicating with employers for Occupational Health.
• Must have medical office experience.

Skills

Medical office experience

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Communication

Insurance verification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hours

20 hrs/wk - Coverage needed:

• Mostly Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am-8pm
• May periodically be asked to work Saturday or Sunday between the hours of 8am-6pm

Location

9821 Lima Rd., Ft Wayne 46818

Job Summary

Facilitates patient flow from point of entry to destination in a timely, accurate, and professional manner. Obtains specific information to generate an accurate financial and demographic record for patients that will ensure maximum reimbursement and clinical outcomes. Schedules appointments, interviews patients for appropriate medical information, explains charges and policies of the department/hospital, validates and enters charges into appropriate systems, and collects necessary payment. Answers incoming calls and directs patients and visitors appropriately.

Key Responsibilities

• Check in and out patients
• Insurance verification
• Answering phone calls
• Communicating with employers for Occupational Health
• Must have medical office experience***

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Prefer relevant experience in a health care setting.
• Ability to learn and retain medical coding; ICD-10; CPT coding preferred.
• Requires ability to interpret insurance information; knowledge of clinical practices and medical terminology preferred.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.