Registration Clerk (ED), Part Time

Responsibilities

• Collecting accounts receivables from the hospital’s Commercial, Blue Cross, Workers’ Compensation, and other non-Medicare and Medicaid payors.
• Submitting appeal letters and inquiries to the appropriate payors, and contacting patients, physicians’ offices, and other third parties for significant data.
• Working closely with Insurance, Pre-certification, Registration, Nursing, Medical Records, and other hospital personnel to ensure full reimbursement.
• Responding to account questions, including billing issues, patient balances, and incorrect data.
• Updating patient account information and reviewing past due accounts for possible referral to outside collections.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of healthcare patient accounts or billing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in using personal computers and related business software (e.g., Microsoft Word, spreadsheets).
• Working knowledge of the filing and payment requirements of Commercial, Blue Cross, and other healthcare payors preferred.
• A medical terminology background preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and pass a basic fitness test for the position.