Patient Registration Specialist - Neurosurgery

Highlights

• Pre-registration, registration, payer identification and verification
• Referral to financial counseling
• Point of service collections
• Ensure accuracy of patient demographic and benefit information entered to the computer system(s)
• Verify benefits eligibility and limitations, coordination of benefits, and determine and collect patient's financial responsibility at the point of service
• Understand regulatory requirements including medical necessity determination, Medicare Secondary Payer completion and coordination of benefits, Important Message from Medicare issuance and signage, HIPAA, and EMTALA

Education / Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Associate’s degree in healthcare or business-related field preferred
• Bilingual capability (English/Spanish) desirable
• At least 2 years’ experience in a medical or hospital patient access or financial services environment preferred
• Training experience a plus
• Knowledge of government programs such as Medicare and Medicaid

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software
• Strong team leadership skills, strong organization, interpersonal, and customer relations skills
• Must be able to meet strict deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to develop trust with leaders in the organizations
• Strong written and oral communication skills, proficient computer skills, proven track record of successful performance
• Ability to understand complex multifactor situations and bring appropriate solutions
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Primary Location

• UAB Neurosurgery Clinic

Job

• Patient Registration Specialist - Neurosurgery

Type

• Regular-Full time

Shift

• First Shift (United States of America)