Registration Specialist I

About the Role

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, service with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results – Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

Schedule

• Monday, Wednesday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
• Tuesday: 8:30am-5:30pm

Work Location

2600 Ferry Street, Lafayette

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitates patient flow from point of entry to destination in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
• Obtains specific information to generate an accurate financial and demographic record for patients that will ensure maximum reimbursement and clinical outcomes.
• Schedules appointments, interviews patients for appropriate medical information, explains charges and policies of the department/hospital, validates and enters charges into appropriate systems, and collects necessary payment.
• Answers incoming calls and directs patients and visitors appropriately.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer relevant experience in a health care setting.
• Ability to learn and retain medical coding: ICD-10; CPT coding preferred.
• Requires ability to interpret insurance information; knowledge of clinical practices and medical terminology preferred.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).