Registration Specialist *PRN*

Mahaska Health; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mahaska Health is seeking a Registration Specialist to register patients, conduct interviews, update hospital/clinic records, and obtain consent for accurate information processing. The role collaborates with departments and provider offices to ensure smooth patient flow.

Hours are PRN - As needed with a 25% shift differential. Candidates should have a high school diploma, basic PC skills, and experience with hospital insurance claims and billing processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Proof of Mandatory Reporter course within 6 months of start date.
• PC proficiency and experience with hospital insurance claims filing and reimbursement principles.
• Must be able to use and operate office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients in person or by phone to obtain required information for hospital records and billing.
• Register or pre-register all scheduled patients for admissions, outpatient services, and clinic visits.
• Verify insurance coverage and determine upfront payment or co-pay.
• Handle clerical tasks, answer phones, file, fax, scan, and maintain attendance.

Skills

Patient interviews

Insurance claims

Clerical tasks

Office equipment operation

PC proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hospital claims system

Scanning software

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $17.40 USD to $22.15 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

At Mahaska Health the Registration Specialist is responsible for the registration of patients, including patient interviews, updating information in hospital/clinic computer, obtaining consent, and information accuracy. Registration will handle routine patient inquiries and will work closely with all MHP departments and provider offices.

Hours: PRN - As needed25% shift differential

At Mahaska Health the Registration Specialist is responsible for the registration of patients, including patient interviews, updating information in hospital/clinic computer, obtaining consent, and information accuracy. Registration will handle routine patient inquiries and will work closely with all MHP departments and provider offices.

Hours: PRN - As needed25% shift differential

Essential Job Functions include but are not limited to; Registration functions that vary by location and/or department. Functions may include the following:

• Interview patients in person or by phone to obtain all required information for hospital/clinic records and billing systems.
• Registers or pre-registers all scheduled patients for inpatient admissions, outpatient services, and clinic visits according to department policies and procedures.
• Maintains all admission accuracy system errors and warnings by the end of the shift. This also includes running all insurance eligibility on all appropriate admissions.
• Scans documents into general scanning software.
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Checks all outpatient orders for accuracy and gives to OP Orders Coordinator before checking inpatient. Also, make a copy of the order for the OP Order Coordinator if the provider is not in the EMR system.
• Maintains accuracy in the completion of admissions and completes admission corrections in a timely manner.
• Collects patient’s demographics and necessary signatures.
• Issues required information to patient and/or responsible party per MHP policies.
• Verifies insurance coverage and ensures that the appropriate persons are notified if pre-certification is not completed.
• Determines upfront payment or co-payment based on information provided by insurance coverage or the Financial Counselor.
• Requests payment from patient and/or family member following the scripting for collections.
• Logs payment, produces receipt, and prepares recap sheet.
• Maintains accurate petty cash balances daily.
• Performs clerical functions as needed, including answering phones, taking messages, filing, faxing, scanning, etc.
• Assists patients with questions regarding hospital/clinic bills including taking payments at any registration location.
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Requirements include but are not limited to:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Required to show proof of having completed Mandatory Reporter course at the time of hire or within 6 months of start date.
• PC proficiency and experience with IP and OP hospital insurance claims filing and reimbursement principles desired.
• Must be able to use and operate office equipment.

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