Post Date: 2024-04-29
Job ID: 13749820240429
Job Title: Clerical – Patient Registration
Job Location: Fort Worth, TX, US
Job Type: Temporary $23.97 per hour
Position: Patient Services Specialist
Job Description:
Provides a range of intermediate-level intake and associated administrative services pertaining to patients being admitted to the hospital and/or treatment facility or receiving outpatient services to include obtaining demographic, insurance, and medical information; collecting co-pays and deposits; scheduling follow-up appointments; and ordering diagnostic tests as directed.
Interviews patients to obtain demographic information.
Ensures reimbursement for services through verification of insurance eligibility and obtaining insurance authorization within the required time frame.
Inputs patient registration information into computer registration system and verifies accuracy of information.
Provides accurate patient, medical, financial, or procedural information to patients or approved outside entities as directed.
Discusses financial arrangements and issues with patients and/or family members.
Facilitates patient and information flow by directing patients to correct locations, arranging patient transport, answering incoming telephone calls, and providing clerical support.
Maintains patient charts; prepares required forms orders and maintains inventory of supplies as required.
Participates in process improvement initiatives.
Serves as an onboarding resource for new patient services staff.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
1+ years of experience
Knowledge of patient registration procedures and documentation
Knowledge of medical insurance claims procedures and documentation
Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records
Interpersonal and customer service skills
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to obtain patient demographic information and verify insurance eligibility
Please reference Job number: 137498