Patient Registration Representative - ED

Position Title: Patient Registration Representative - ED Evenings - Full Time Bell Hospital Position Summary / Career Interest: The Patient Registration Representative is responsible for Inpatient/ Outpatient registrations for the Health System. Obtains proper patient identification, demographics and financial information to adequately register and secure the patient encounter. Responsible for POS collections as required. Maintains a constant focus on providing excellent customer service to patients/ families and a professional image. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. Monitor schedule daily for patients arriving at the department for the day if applicable. Admit/register scheduled and non-scheduled or emergent patients for the assigned department. Conduct bedside admission on patients who are direct admits to the unit as needed. Obtain identification to assure accuracy of demographic and insurance information. Enter information in computer system with correct spelling of patient name and diagnosis, date of birth, social security number, employer, guarantor and correct medical record number. Greet patient and/or relative. Interview and obtain or recheck pertinent information. Collect co-payments or deposits as appropriate for service being rendered (as required). Balance cash drawer as part of the end of the day process. Explain facility policies and ensure patient and/or relative understands and signs the consent for treatment, and insurance forms at the appropriate time. Make clear and accurate documentation entered on the appropriate forms and keyed into the computer system. Comply with Medicare/Medicaid and other insurance rules and regulations. Complete MSPQ as required for admission. Attend and participate in staff training or education which relates to their position and would contribute to their knowledge. Responsible for the inventory and release of patient valuables placed in the safe following all requirements as described in the department policy as needed. Provide coverage as requested in all areas of Admitting following established guidelines. Knowledgeable of administrative policies, department procedures, third party coverage and required admission and insurance documents. Perform other duties or projects assigned by Management (e.g., special projects, telephone coverage, filing, scanning, copying and other duties as instructed). Required Education and Experience High School Graduate or GED. Preferred Education and Experience 1 or more years of experience in clerical, registration and/or customer service within a health care setting. Employment Type Full time. Equal Employment Opportunity The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally‑protected status. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr