Jobs · OTHR · Maine

Part Time Registration Representative

Optum · Bangor, ME · 3 mo ago
OTHR$16.15–$28.8/hrPart-time

About the role

The Registration Representatives are often the first point of contact upon patient arrival and are required to have excellent customer service skills. This position will input patient information received in person or over the phone, to update the hospital system for patient demographic, insurance, financial obligation, or appointment related data for a variety of practice and hospital services.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Greets visitors and patients in person, or communicates by telephone or video conferencing, upholding excellent customer service
  • Enters and updates patient demographic and financial information, ensuring the patient is fully registered as early in the process as possible
  • Obtains appropriate applications and forms, confirms signatures are on file, Photocopies / scans documents as needed
  • Provides patients with financial responsibility information and collects patient liabilities, documents amount in the appropriate fields, and balances the cash box daily
  • Works with partnering departments (Financial Counseling, Scheduling, Financial Clearance, and clinical areas) to ensure all aspects of the patient's encounter are completed as needed
  • Provides wayfinding instructions and assists with hospital information as requested
  • Captures patient admission needs, bed assignments, and tracking boards where applicable
  • Maintains a safe environment complying with NLH policies and procedures; reports and directly addresses environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and / or protocol when involved or observed
  • May perform other duties upon request

Required Qualifications

  • A High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
  • 6+ months of experience in an office setting, customer service setting (over the phone OR face to face), phone support role or call center environment
  • Beginner level of proficiency with Windows applications
  • Ability to work an average of 24 hours per week, from 6:30pm - 7:00am, on Sunday & Monday
  • Full Flu vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate Flu booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance
  • Must be 18 years of age OR older

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1+ years of registration experience in a hospital OR medical setting
  • Understanding of medical terminology
  • Working knowledge of insurance policies and procedures and patient care settings
  • Previous experience working for Northern Light Health

Pay and Benefits

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.15 to $28.80 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Benefits

Our mission of helping people live healthier lives extends to our team members. Learn more about our range of benefits designed to help you live well.

Life

  • Resources and support to focus on what matters most to you, in every facet of your life.

Emotional

  • Education, tools and resources to help you reduce and manage stress, build resilience and more.

Physical

  • Health plans and other coverage to support wellness for you and your loved ones.

Financial

  • Benefits for today and to help you plan for the future, including your retirement.

We’re honored to be recognized for our exceptional work culture

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