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PT Access Svcs Registrar I / PAS St Vincents Registration

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St Vincents Medical Center (10427) Shift Detail:

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Position Overview Patient Access Services (PAS) Registrars are the patient’s first point of contact for seeking service at HHC facilities. This position is accountable for meeting and greeting visitor/patient needs by assessing and communicating points of intervention including providing interpretation for patients experiencing language barriers. There are three (3) PAS Registrar levels defined that align with years of relative experience, applicable knowledge, and proficiency scope. Financial responsibilities include obtaining patient personal information via registration/admissions, verification, and collection of co-payments, providing deductibles and estimate prices for procedures and ensuring proper payment for services rendered including third party payers. PAS Registrars ensure department and hospital financial goals are achieved through critical decision making, analyzing insurance eligibility, payer conflicts, and ensuring authorization is on file. They are responsible for practicing sound decision making as it relates to patient privacy and safety standards. Patient Access is committed to anticipating the needs of patients and exceeding patient expectations; preparing patient charts; meeting daily, weekly and monthly productivity standards; and directing visitors and other receptionist duties. This is an entry level position that requires minimal healthcare experience and is customer service-focused, with continuous training to remain proficient with front end enhancements to the registration process.

Position Responsibilities

Exhibits excellent communication and customer service skills at all times

Greets patients and visitors in a professional, prompt, courteous and helpful manner as soon as possible, whether in person or via phone

Problem solving, patience and understanding

Serve as first/initial point of contact for incoming calls related to patient’s privacy and services; document individualized visit at time of service

Communicate clearly, calmly and diplomatically with customers, co-workers, and visitors

Utilize listening and comprehension skills

Develop organizational, flexibility and time management skills to accomplish daily tasking

Assess, analyze and use decision making to resolve customer complaints and deescalate situations

Practice sound decision making related to patient privacy and safety standards

Interact with patients, caregivers and family members as intermediary

Assess the need to correspond with the patient’s health care representative or conservator to complete the registration process

Patient Registration

Obtain vital demographic and insurance information to verify patient identity, ADT accuracy, treatment plan, and reimbursement

Use patient identifiers to select the correct medical record and obtain accurate demographic and financial data

Provide safe and accurate documentation to start the patient encounter for clinical and revenue cycle teams

Utilize online eligibility products and/or contact payors or patients for accurate billing information

Refer self-pay patients to Financial Counselor when needed

Verify and collect patient financial liability due at time of service to support financial stability for the organization

Scan medical record documents, insurance cards and patient IDs into the ADT system per procedures

Secure signatures and witness consent-to-treat documents as required

Follow CMS, DPH, State and Federal guidelines for compliance with billing and payment regulations

Use interpreter services as needed during registration

Initiate rapid response when needed and alert clinical teams

Contribute to action plans to mitigate patient identification errors

Notify Conservators to obtain consent for treatment and review demographic/regulatory forms

Meet daily, weekly and monthly productivity standards

Accept feedback on quality and productivity standards

Training and Development

Continuous education on identifying critical symptoms (e.g., stroke, heart attack, suicidal/homicidal conditions) on arrival

Complete HealthStream trainings as required

Complete initial 6 months of training for essential job responsibilities and ongoing proficiency

Develop proficiency in other areas of registration to provide coverage as needed

Adheres to downtime procedures

Create downtime labels and wristbands using Microsoft Word

Photocopy insurance cards and patient photo IDs

Handwrite downtime charts and input into computer accurately and promptly

Other Duties

Perform other duties as directed within the department and organization

Regularly assist/support coworkers in all aspects of their duties

PAS Registrar Levels PAS Registrar Level I

Provide excellent customer service at all times

Utilize online eligibility products and/or contact payors for accurate billing information

Improve own performance through HealthStream training and coaching

Meet performance standards and metric goals

Follow up on registrations with high accuracy using work queues

Knowledge of coordination of benefits

Attention to detail, multi-tasking and adaptability

Self-motivation, high energy, tenacity

Qualifications Requirements and Specifications:

Education:

High School Diploma/GED equivalent

Experience:

6 months

Language Skills:

Minimum - Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred - Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Multilingual desired

Excellent customer service skills

Insurance terminology and benefit processing knowledge

Attention to detail, multi-tasking, analytical skills and adaptability

Strong complex problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions under supervision

Excellent organizational skills and ability to switch tasks frequently

Self-motivated, high-energy, tenacity

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