Job Summary :
The Patient Registration Representative will perform various duties such as registering patients in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
Essential Functions / Responsibilities :
- Entering patient demographic and insurance information accurately.
- Registering telemedicine patients through the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
- Serving as the primary contact between patients and the medical personnel.
- Greeting patients upon arrival with a friendly demeanor and helpful attitude.
- Confirming insurance eligibility.
- Collecting co-pays and balances due at the time of registration.
- Reconciling payments at the end of each shift.
- Addressing accounts that are past due at the time of registration.
- Answering incoming phone calls and forwarding to the appropriate parties.
- Interpreting billing statements.
- Posting incoming Account Receivables payments.
- Participating in mandatory trainings and attending staff meetings.
- Assisting in the duties required to properly open and close the building to receive patients.
- Faxing and / or emailing confirmed lab results to the appropriate parties.
- Requesting pre-authorization of credit cards.
- Setting up installment payment plans.
- Practicing and promoting positive customer and peer relations.
- Maintaining a clean work environment (i.e. ensuring that the work area and staff lounge are tidy and all equipment and utensils are put away at the end of each shift).
- Reporting all parent / patient complaints to the manager in a timely manner to allow for appropriate actions to be taken.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Computer literacy (log in, log out, search engines, etc.)Knowledge of electronic medical record (EMR) systemsStrong telephone and in-person communication skillsOutstanding customer service and interpersonal skillsKnowledge of HIPAA and PHI (Protected Health Information) laws / regulationsRequired Education / Experience :
High School Diploma or GED requiredAbility to type 40 WPM with 90% accuracyOne year experience in patient registration (preferred)One year experience with health insurance (preferred)