Patient Registration Specialist I - RCO Financial Clearance (Hybrid Remote)

Job Summary

This position facilitates access to UTMB services for new and returning patients, coordinates financial arrangements including financial screening and communicates with patients, referral sources, and the treatment team regarding patient access and financial issues.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs and master COR, ED, Admitting Registrations functions as defined in each area's customized CBO tool.
• Verifies all patient demographic, insurance coverage, benefits, and authorization requirements for all services.
• Screens patient for financial responsibility and possible cash collections.
• Determines potential reimbursement sources available to the patient and directs patient toward financial assistance programs.
• Determines and collects appropriate deposit.
• Facilitation of referrals/prior authorizations.
• Eligibility determination of third party programs.
• Serves as information resources for patients, physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals by providing accurate and currently applicable information to accomplish patient satisfaction and maximum reimbursement.
• Individual department specific knowledge and training of ABN and PPA agreement forms.

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications: 1 year of experience with billing, financial screening, insurance verification, collections, and/or customer service required.

Marginal Or Periodic Functions

• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

Working Environment/Equipment

Standard hospital, clinical, laboratory and/or office environments. Standard office equipment.

Pay

Salary Range Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Remote with occasional on-site needed, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5:00 pm.