Patient Registration Rep, ER - PRN

Part-time, PRN (as-needed) role in the Emergency Room at Olathe Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily schedule for arriving patients.
• Admit/register scheduled, non-scheduled, and emergent patients; conduct bedside admissions for direct admits.
• Verify and enter accurate patient identification, demographics, and financial information (name, diagnosis, date of birth, social security number, employer, guarantor, medical record number).
• Greet patients and/or relatives; interview to obtain or verify pertinent information.
• Collect co-payments or deposits as required; balance cash drawer at end of day.
• Explain facility policies; ensure patient/relative signs consent for treatment and insurance forms.
• Document information accurately on forms and in the computer system.
• Comply with Medicare/Medicaid and other insurance rules; complete MSPQ as required.
• Attend staff training or education related to the position.
• Manage inventory and release of patient valuables in the safe per department policy.
• Provide coverage in other Admitting areas as requested, following established guidelines.
• Understand administrative policies, department procedures, third-party coverage, and required admission/insurance documents.
• Perform other duties or projects assigned by management (e.g., special projects, telephone coverage, filing, scanning, copying).
• Demonstrate professional, clinical, or technical competencies of the assigned unit/department.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clerical, registration, and/or customer service experience within a healthcare setting.

Schedule

Every other weekend, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM.