Patient Registration Technician

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Renders exceptional customer service to parents, patients, visitors and co-workers.
• Serves as patient liaison for healthcare services.
• Affords assistance in maintaining medical records, filing systems, account balances and reconciliation of days accounts receivable.
• Might perform charge entry and charge batching processes as necessary.
• Provides clerical and secretarial support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 years related work experience preferred.
• Ability to relate well with the public.
• Ability to effectively gather and exchange information in both oral and written communications with proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Ability to sort and file materials correctly by alphabetical or numeric systems.
• Knowledge of computer data entry processes required.
• General knowledge of ICD-9/CPT coding and third party payer insurance verification processes and medical terminology preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, and the like. Frequent exposure to communicable disease and moderately adverse working conditions due to performance of certain patient care activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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