Jobs · Maine

Senior Registration Representative

Optum · Portland, ME · 1 mo ago
$20–$36/hrFull-time

Primary Responsibilities

  • Ensures excellent customer service when assisting patients, providers and other departments
  • Collections copays and patient OOP payments for ER services
  • Collects and updates patient demographic and insurance information, making changes as necessary to ensure accuracy
  • Handles more complex cases and assists with additional needs pertaining to insurance benefits
  • Verifies insurance eligibility for scheduled services utilizing internet sites, payer contacts, and software as appropriate
  • Affirms coverage and benefits and accurately determines patient responsibility
  • Identifies self-pay patients and shares estimate information with financial counseling for assistance with patient financial obligation and options
  • Refers patients and/or staff with issues or concerns to supervisor
  • Maintains and exhibits a current knowledge of insurance plans, associated workflows and information and the impact of this role within the revenue cycle
  • Supports management and other tasks to ensure accuracy, limit denials, and increase productivity of the team

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED
  • 1+ years of patient access experience in a hospital registration department, physician office or any medical setting
  • 1+ years of medical terminology experience
  • 1+ years of health insurance experience
  • Intermediate level of proficiency with computer and Windows PC applications and the ability to learn new and complex computer system applications
  • Ability to work Monday - Friday, from 8:00am - 4:00pm
  • Ability to work on call once per week, from 7:00am - 7:00pm
  • Ability to work weekends on a rotating basis, per business need
  • Full Flu vaccination is an essential job function of this role

Benefits

  • A comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Equity stock purchase
  • 401k contribution (subject to eligibility)

Pay and Schedule

  • The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 to $36.00 per hour based on full-time employment
  • No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives
  • Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Equity stock purchase
  • 401k contribution (subject to eligibility)

Pay

  • The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.00 to $36.00 per hour based on full-time employment
  • Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.

Schedule

  • No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives
  • Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc.

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