POSITION SUMMARY
Enables patients to secure access to care by performing all tasks related to registration and pre-registration of outpatient and inpatient accounts. Calculates and secures patient liability, including copayments, coinsurance and deductibles in an efficient, accurate and hospitable manner to ensure that the patient, physician and hospital's needs are.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
REQUIRED
2+ yrs experience in front office/medical billing and/or current hospital registration/admitting *** MUST have SOME registration experience ***
2+ yrs experience in insurance verification and/or medical/hospital billing.
High school graduate required or equivalent
Knowledge of eligibility requirements for Medi-Cal, Hospital Presumptive Eligibility Program, Medicare, Covered California,
Cobra, limited benefit plans, VVC and Uncompensated Care Programs.
IPA and EMTALA knowledge an experience
Stringent adherence to all HIPAA laws
Medical terminology
Strong typing skills 45 and up wpm is required
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certification within three (3) months of hire date
LA City Fire Card within six (6) months of employment (PIHGS Only)
PREFERRED
Evidence of continuing education in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
Bilingual
PRODUCTIVITY: Completes a minimum of 20 registrations but strives for up to 30+ registrations per 8 hr shift which includes scanning documents, insurance verification and securing upfront collections. Verifies patients are appropriately medically screened and stabilized before Consent of Admissions is signed/discussed and or liability is requested.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS NEEDED
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with staff, patients, guarantors, insurance companies, and physicians.
Demonstrated attention to detail; Good English speaking, spelling, reading and Mathematical skills required
Demonstrate ability to learn quickly, and follow directions as outlined in policies or given by Supervisor
Strong Computer skills and Knowledge in Word, Excel and ability to maneuver through multiple screens in a timely manner
Ability to multi-task in a fast and high pressured environment
Strong analytical skills, problem solving. The ability to act and decide accordingly.
Excellent Customer service and phone skills with a background in the medical industry
Ability to travel to off-site locations (Outpatient only)