Patient Registration Representative
The posted compensation range of $31.92 - $36.49 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of specific registration requirements for all areas, including but not limited to: Main Admitting, OP Registration, ED Registration, Maternity, and Rehabilitation units.
- Ensures complete, accurate and timely entry of demographic information into the ADT system at the time of registration.
- Properly identifies the patient to ensure medical record numbers are not duplicated.
- Responsible for reviewing assigned accounts to ensure accuracy and required documentation is obtained and complete.
- Meet CMS billing requirements for the completion of the MSP, issuance of the Important Message from Medicare, issuance of the Observation Notice, and other requirements, as applicable and documenting completion within the hospital's information system for regulatory compliance and audit purposes
- Collects and enters required data into the ADT system with emphasis on accuracy of demographic and financial information in order to ensure appropriate reimbursement.
- Carefully reviews all information entered in ADT on pre-registered accounts. Verifies all information with patient at time of registration; corrects any errors identified.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED:
- High School Diploma or GED. Applicable education and/or training can be used to balance a lack of experience.
- Minimum 1 year of experience working in a hospital Patient Registration department, physician office setting, healthcare insurance company, revenue cycle vendor, and/or other revenue cycle related roles.
- Experience in requesting and processing financial payments.
Thorough understanding of insurance policies and procedures.
Working knowledge of medical terminology.
Able to perform basic mathematics for payment calculation.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills.
PREFERRED:
- Two years experience working in a hospital Patient Registration department, physician office setting, healthcare insurance company, revenue cycle vendor, and/or other revenue cycle related roles.
- Knowledge of charity care programs as well as the various government and non-government programs.
St. Elizabeth Community Hospital provides state-of-the-art health care to the North State communities. This award-winning facility is a member of the Dignity Health system of health care providers and is a not-for-profit medical center. Located in picturesque Tehama County, St. Elizabeth offers 76 licensed beds, a trauma level III emergency department, comprehensive surgical services and a progressive Family Birth Center. St. Elizabeth Community Hospital has earned a Grade "A" from The Leapfrog Group for quality and safety for six consecutive award periods, and has built a reputation for excellence in orthopedics, family-centered maternity care and emergency services. St. Elizabeth is a sister facility to Mercy Medical Center Redding and Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta, and is committed to providing the highest quality, compassionate care available.
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