Registration Specialist | PRN

About the role

Baylor Medical Center Frisco is hiring a Registration Specialist for a PRN position.

Responsibilities

• Enter and update patient demographic and insurance information.
• Register patients and obtain consent.
• Process paperwork and discuss and collect upfront amounts due from patients.
• Greet patients promptly registering for hospital admission and identify self to patient.
• Obtain patient’s insurance information and explain co-pay and deductibles.
• Collect upfront amounts due from patients.
• Process registration information courteously and efficiently.
• Distribute and explain hospital information, brochures, and forms.
• Ensure patient signatures are obtained and correct on consent and insurance forms.
• Support hospital and department policies, department director, and hospital administration.
• Lend knowledge and assistance to other hospital departments, physician's offices, and co-workers.
• Work effectively with members of other departments and receive minimal complaints.
• Communicate effectively and express ideas clearly; actively listen and follow appropriate communication channels.
• Provide direction and assistance to patients, family members, and co-workers courteously and positively.
• Communicate professionally at all times.
• Know and adhere to hospital and departmental policies; adapt and cooperate with changes in assignments, procedures, and personnel.
• Maintain skills on equipment necessary to complete required responsibilities.
• Use supplies and equipment properly and economically and report necessary repairs promptly.
• Reflect professionalism in performing duty and knowledge of procedures necessary to produce the desired effect.
• Provide backup for receptionist and radiology scheduler.
• Utilize Meditech to register patients to the facility, collect monies and view statistics as necessary.
• Notify supervisor/director of issues promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Patient Access Services Manager.

Required Skills

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One year of previous experience is preferred.
• Must have the skills to operate the office equipment required to fulfill job duties.
• Forty-five (45) wpm typing skills are required.
• Medical and insurance terminology and computer experience beneficial.
• Good communication and people skills are essential.
• Ability to multitask.