Job Description
Job Description
Description : Job Title
Medical Registration Specialist
Department
Medical Registration
Reports to
Site Manager
Status
Full Time / Non Exempt
Medical Registration Specialist Position Summary
The Medical Registration Specialist is responsible for greeting and assisting patients and visitors while delivering world-class customer service in a positive work environment. Key duties include verifying appointments and updating patient records, coordinating with billing and scheduling departments for insurance verification, and collecting co-pays, deductibles, and outstanding balances. The role also involves handling scheduling, phone inquiries, payments, and medical record requests, as well as operating computer systems to maintain accurate patient files. Candidates must meet productivity, accuracy, and collection benchmarks, be flexible to work various shifts and locations, and perform other assigned duties. Strong telephone etiquette, multitasking ability, attention to detail, and knowledge of insurance plans are essential. The specialist must consistently demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and adherence to core values of respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence, while maintaining confidentiality and effective communication across departments.
Medical Registration Specialist Availability Requirements
Part time opportunity, candidates must be available to work Saturdays only and be willing to travel to assigned locations within a reasonable commuting distance.
Medical Registration Specialist Detailed Responsibilities
- Greets and directs patients and visitors.
- Demonstrates a commitment to “World Class Customer Service” and promotes a positive work environment.
- Verifies patient’s appointments and time upon registration.
- Verifies patient’s record is up to date and accurate. Makes appropriate changes in computer system and on patient’s records.
- Works closely with billing and scheduling departments for patient insurance verification.
- Collect co-pays, deductibles and inquire on previous balances.
- Assists with other medical office needs, including scheduling, telephone inquiries and taking payments.
- Operates a personal computer and appropriate software packages or its equivalent.
- Assist in requests for medical records.
- Meet productivity, quality / accuracy and collections benchmarks.
- Flexible to work at multiple locations and different shifts.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Medical Registration Specialist Specific Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability
Excellent telephone skills and etiquette.Ability to answer phone calls from patients, referring physicians and staff.Use computer system to verify and update patient demographics. Scan materials or copy records to maintain patient files.Ability to comply strictly with our core values (respect, integrity, compassion and excellence) with patients, fellow employees, physicians and vendors.Communicate effectively with all departments about patient needsAssist coworkers with all registration tasks and patient needs / requests.Maintain a working knowledge of all insurance plans. Which includes collection of co-pay and allowable from patient.Demonstrates a pleasant disposition, positive attitude, and possess the ability to maintain a cordial and professional approach during periods of stress.Must be able to multitask in a very busy environment while maintaining attention to detail.Is consistently at work and on time.Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments.Maintains confidentialityAmong the many benefits of a career with Southwest Medical Imaging, are the following :
Medical, Dental & Vision CoveragePotential for remote work after trainingHealth Savings Accounts (HSA-available if enrolled in a high deductible plan)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (DCRA)Employee Assistance Program (EAP available if enrolled in Health plan)401(k) retirement planPaid Time Off (PTO)Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D InsuranceVoluntary Life InsuranceVoluntary Short DisabilityCompany Paid Long-Term DisabilityPet Discount Program6 paid Company HolidaysFloating Holiday, Jury Duty & Bereavement LeaveTuition ReimbursementCompetitive SalaryLeadership Mentoring OpportunitiesRequirements : Qualifications
High School Diploma or EquivalentStrong customer service and interpersonal skills1+ year of experience working in healthcare (i.e. patient admitting, / registration, patient accounting, medical records, physician's office)or completion of a medical billing or medical assistant trade school certificateor 2+ years experience working in customer service within a non-healthcare industryBasic computer SkillsPhysical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and regularly required to stand and walk. Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach, push, pull with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee may occasionally lift and / or move up to 25lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, ability to adjust focus.