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The NCH Healthcare System
Patient Registrar Admitting ED DT
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What they do
A Registrar or Patient Service Representative provides direct assistance to patients at a health care or long term care facility. Answers questions and helps resolve complaints; provides liaison with health care providers; may assist with coordinating appointments or addressing billing or insurance issues.
$42,237 / year median in Florida
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Patient Registrar Admitting ED DT Apply
DEPARTMENT
18241 - AdmittingLOCATION
350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102WORK TYPE:
Full TimeWORK SCHEDULE
12 Hour EveABOUT NCH NCH
is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care. NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we're proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan. Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.JOB SUMMARY
The Patient Registrar is responsible for obtaining and accurately entering into the computer system updated and accurate demographics and insurance information with proper coding along with receiving required documentation from the patient. The Patient Registrar is responsible to perform the registration function for patients entering the health care system through inpatient, outpatient, or the emergency department. Secures all information necessary for patient and third-party claims processing including but not limited to verifying benefits or obtaining authorization. Explains policies, secures signatures and all other key information needed to complete billing and account resolution functions. The Patient Registrar is responsible for completing and reviewing financial information, collecting deposits or co-pays and co-insurance amounts from patients. The Patient Registrar may be asked to perform various duties to complete the patient registration including but not limited to, pre-authorization services, LMRP verifications, Medicare verification, return mail corrections, receptionist duties and daily reports.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Completes all required registration/billing information accurately and timely in host system either bedside or at designated registration location.
- Prepares ID armband, barcode label sheets and obtains all applicable signatures as needed for registration.
- Proficient in the use of the Patient Accounting Registration software, scanning process, phone system, maintains accuracy requirements.
- Works with bed utilization to move patients to a unit providing/arranging transport.
- Trains and assists new employees in coordination with the Revenue Cycle Trainer protocol.
- Completes all required insurance verification, LMRP and confirms authorizations is obtained using all applicable tools.
- Performs review of the registration for indicators from the Financial Counselors to ensure all documentation for resolution are complete prior to releasing patient for services.
- Assists the patient to complete financial information, review patient's ability to pay requests payments of deposit, deductible or co-pay or refers patient to eligibility vendor or Financial Counselor when applicable.
- Documenting payments received, applying correct codes in cash posting journal in compliance with GL numbers, balancing daily journals and or cash bank.
- Reviews accuracy of registration correcting errors before end of shift. Accuracy includes but not limited to reviewing patient demographics, financial class selection, system codes ensuring, documenting appropriately in the patient account notes, assuring accuracy of info obtained. Meets or exceeds the departments pre-determined productivity standards.
- Maintains the knowledge to answers patients questions regarding the Patient Bill or Rights, Medicare Bill or Rights, HIPAA, ABN and other PFS related questions.
- Transfers patients within the patient accounting system according to established procedure.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of High School Diploma or GED is required
- Minimum of 1 year of experience preferred
- Must be able to prioritize and work independently
- Good customer services and communication skills
- Basic computer knowledge: ability to operate a PC, create/save/print documents, input data Apply