Representative - Admissions Services

HonorHealth; Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth Florence Medical Center is seeking a Registration Admitting Specialist for the night shift. You will greet patients, collect demographic and insurance information, obtain signatures, and ensure accurate ADT updates to support efficient hospital registration.

You will verify coverage, obtain authorizations as needed, and help maximize reimbursement while upholding HIPAA and confidentiality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6 months medical office, hospital registration, or medical insurance office experience required.
• 1 year experience in a medical office or hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and the public, register them, collect information and signatures, and update ADT systems.
• Verify insurance eligibility and manage prior authorizations to avoid denials.
• Process pre-registered accounts, obtain demographics, insurance, and payment information per criteria.
• Scan and file documents into EMR/financial records and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Assist with payments collection at admission or discharge and coordinate with care teams.

Skills

Patient registration

HIPAA compliance

Customer service

Insurance verification

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Primary City/State:Florence Medical Center - 4545 N Hunt Hwy Florence, AZ 85132Category:Patient ServicesShift:NightDepartment:Registration AdmittingWednesday 12:00pm-6:00 PM, Thursday-Saturday 6:00am-6:00pmGreat care starts with great people. (Like you.)At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.Responsibilities:JOB SUMMARYAdmits clients to the hospital, which includes collecting information and deposits, completing forms and obtaining signatures, scanning ID cards/documents, and updating ADT systems. Ensures all patients are efficiently and accurately registered and prioritizes patients during period of high volume.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSGreets patients and the public, providing necessary information in a courteous and professional manner while supporting HIPAA regulations and HonorHealth confidentiality standards. Ensures a positive patient experience by addressing patient questions and concerns in an empathetic and professional manner.Processes pre-registered accounts, completes registration and admissions information by obtaining patient demographic, insurance, financial and medical information in accordance to revenue cycle criteria.Obtains required signatures on all medical, financial and compliance documents. Prepares supportive paperwork, including patient identification band to assure accurate patient identification in accordance with Red Rule Policies.Scans all appropriate documents into the electronic medical and financial record, including patient identification, insurances cards, patient advanced directives, Conditions of Admissions, Financial Agreements, physician orders/scripts and any other pertinent paperwork.Responsible for adhering to all third party payer requirements including Medicare, Medicaid, managed care, Blue Cross and commercial plans. Verifies insurance eligibility and coverage and executes appropriate insurance notification procedures. Obtains prior authorization in order to avoid non-compliance, denials and/or penalties to the patient, hospital and physician(s). Initiates notifications to insurances as required. Checks for medical necessity and follows appropriate procedures depending on results. Keeps supervisor and/or lead informed of all unique situations and problem accounts.Requests and accepts payments for balances due on accounts upon admission or at the time of discharge, including patient co-payment, deductible, and co-insurance responsibilities and pre-payments for uninsured or underinsured patients.Collaborates within the multi-disciplinary health care team to facilitate and ensure patient satisfaction and maximization of reimbursement. Helps with department training when needed.EDUCATIONHigh School Diploma or GED RequiredEXPERIENCE6 months medical office, hospital registration/business/banking/medical insurance office/customer service experience. Required1 year experience at a medical office or other hospital/ nursing home facility. PreferredLICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONSWe're all in for your career.