Health and Information Management/Patient Registrar

Job Title Location: 1224 8th Ave Brooklyn NY 11215 Work Mode: Local Duration: 10 Weeks Schedule: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM Responsibilities: Greet and register patients in a tactful and courteous manner. Obtain and enter all pertinent patient demographic and insurance information into the appropriate computer system. Pre-register patients in the NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group (NYPMG) online system, obtaining medical record numbers as necessary. Perform insurance verification checks for Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurers as required. Schedule and maintain daily appointment schedules, considering resource availability. Set up clinic for efficient management of appointment flow, including preparing chart setups. Request and review patient charts to ensure necessary test results and relevant information are recorded. Retrieve laboratory and radiographic data from clinic information systems and laboratories. Interface with referring offices and internal departments to schedule patient exams. Request and obtain valid physician requisitions for all exams and update billing codes as appropriate. Prepare all pertinent paperwork including authorizations and requisitions. Verify and document third-party eligibility, determine patient liability, and obtain authorizations. Notify patients of financial obligations for elective admissions and establish payment arrangements. Counsel patients regarding payment options, Medicaid eligibility, and charity care qualifications. Collect co-payments and fees, issuing receipts to patients as appropriate. Maintain records of all financial transactions and reconcile daily cash collections. Assist in compiling data for routine statistical reports and summaries. Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Minimum one year of clerical experience Data entry skills of 4500 keystrokes Effective communication skills Proficiency in telephone, computer, keyboard, and customer service skills Preferred Skills: Customer service experience Knowledge of health insurance benefits and requirements Knowledge of Coding: ICD 9, CPT-4 Axelon