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.