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Per Diem Patient Registration Specialist

Optum · Phoenix, AZ · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time

Primary Responsibilities

  • Communicate directly with patients and / or families either in person or on the phone to complete the registration process by collecting patient demographics, health information, and verifying insurance eligibility / benefits
  • Respond to patient and caregivers' inquiries always in a compassionate and respectful manner
  • Obtain Benefits and Insurance verification
  • Point of Service Cash Collection, Co-Pays, Deductibles and Coinsurance
  • Accurate Computer Data Entry
  • Scan documents
  • Organize and schedule patient services and appointments for referrals
  • Register and Pre-Register Patients for Emergency, Elective and Scheduled Cases
  • Work with various systems including Patient Registration and Electronic Medical Record
  • Generate, review and analyze patient data reports and follow up on issues and inconsistencies as necessary

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
  • 2+ years of experience in a Hospital Patient Registration Department, Physician office or any medical setting
  • 1+ years of customer service experience
  • 1+ years of experience with insurance policies and procedures
  • Ability to work as needed day shifts

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience in collecting patient copays, deductibles, etc.
  • Experience submitting authorization requests and / or processing referrals
  • Previous working experience with Google products
  • Working knowledge of facility pricing structure and cost estimates
  • Knowledge of ICD9 (10) and CPT terminology
  • Understanding of Medical Terminology
  • Bilingual fluency with English & Spanish

Pay

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS

Schedule

Per Diem (As Needed) Monday - Friday

Employees are required to have flexibility to work on any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. No weekends or major holidays are required.

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