Advertised Patient Registration Specialist, Admitting & Registration

Patient Registration Specialist, Admitting & Registration

Full Time, 78 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts

This position will be rotating shifts, as well as rotating weekends.

LeConte Medical Center Overview :

LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health, our region's top-performing healthcare network and is a 79-bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. We're a full-service, not-for-profit hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing Sevier County community. LeConte offers a full range of health services, including top-tier specialists, a modern ER, and a beautiful Women's Center.

As you'd expect, we offer our employees a robust benefits package, including :

• unmatched medical insurance,
• tuition reimbursement;
• student loan repayment assistance,
• certification bonuses;
• leadership and professional development programs;
• an employer-matched 401(k); and
• a generous Combined Time Off (CTO) program.

Position Summary :

The Registration Associate is an entry level position focused on learning and performing accurate collection and data entry of the required financial and demographic information for all patients. Such information shall be inclusive of, but not limited to, pre-certifications, authorizations, insurance and employer plan terms, patient types, payers, and regulatory guidelines related to compliance. Incumbent demonstrates knowledge of all payer categories, i.e. Commercial, Managed Care, Self-Pay, Blue Cross, Workers Comp, Tenncare and Medicare. Incumbent is accountable for assuring all records are located and processed on a daily basis. Incumbent acts as a liaison between patients and / or family members and other medical personnel. Incumbent must have excellent customer service skills in order to assure the needs of our community and customers are met.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Minimum Education :

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and / or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED. High School diploma preferred.

Minimum Experience :

No experience required. Excellent customer service and computer skills are preferred. Ability to work in a fast pace environment preferred.

Licensure Requirement :

None