Wheeling Hospital
Registration Specialist-Pulmonary
Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, West Virginia, United States, 26003
Registration Specialist – Pulmonary
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Registration Specialist-Pulmonary
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Wheeling Hospital
Overview Performs a variety of administrative and clerical duties to manage patient registration and patient financial obligation.
Core Job Duties and Responsibilities
Obtains demographic/billing/insurance information from patient/family/legal guardian and enters into the registration/billing systems for service and claim processing and scans insurance cards & photo identification. Provides information concerning insurance, payment of bills and hospital procedures.
May complete managed care responsibilities in regard to obtaining pre‑certification and authorizations.
Prepares WVU Medicine standard consent form, notice of privacy practice and/or other necessary paperwork related to registration and presents to patient/family/legal guardian for signatures. Obtains electronic signature for consent to treat and patient financial obligations.
Collects deposits/co‑payments/deductibles/patient liability payments when applicable, provides patient receipt and documents payment in the registration/billing systems.
Prepares armband for patient identification.
Balances daily receipts and cash drawer for patient payments as needed. Follows up on accounts as indicated by system flags (courtesy dismissal/comments/red stickers).
May initiate various screenings and obtains all pertinent information for coverage and completes appropriate paperwork.
Performs medical necessity checks and completes Advanced Beneficiary Notice as needed.
Schedules, reschedules, or cancels patients in accordance with hospital workflows.
Checks for order completeness and validate order against scheduled service.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent.
State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.
Physical Requirements
Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping.
Visual acuity must be within normal range.
Manual dexterity to operate keyboards, fax machines, telephones, and other business equipment.
Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.
Reading and comprehension ability.
Working Environment
High volume, fast paced environment.
Exposure to communicable disease.
Frequent interactions with patients, medical staff, and support staff daily on a continual basis.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to accurately utilize applicable computer software and equipment.
Knowledge of procedures to report and/or document unsafe/hazardous conditions.
Attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Understanding of medical insurance requirements for payment and basic knowledge of covered services.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
Additional Information
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Job classification: United States of America (Non‑Exempt)
Company: WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.
Cost Center: 8073 WH Medicine Pulmonary
Address: 58 16th, Wheeling, West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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Registration Specialist-Pulmonary
role at
Wheeling Hospital
Overview Performs a variety of administrative and clerical duties to manage patient registration and patient financial obligation.
Core Job Duties and Responsibilities
Obtains demographic/billing/insurance information from patient/family/legal guardian and enters into the registration/billing systems for service and claim processing and scans insurance cards & photo identification. Provides information concerning insurance, payment of bills and hospital procedures.
May complete managed care responsibilities in regard to obtaining pre‑certification and authorizations.
Prepares WVU Medicine standard consent form, notice of privacy practice and/or other necessary paperwork related to registration and presents to patient/family/legal guardian for signatures. Obtains electronic signature for consent to treat and patient financial obligations.
Collects deposits/co‑payments/deductibles/patient liability payments when applicable, provides patient receipt and documents payment in the registration/billing systems.
Prepares armband for patient identification.
Balances daily receipts and cash drawer for patient payments as needed. Follows up on accounts as indicated by system flags (courtesy dismissal/comments/red stickers).
May initiate various screenings and obtains all pertinent information for coverage and completes appropriate paperwork.
Performs medical necessity checks and completes Advanced Beneficiary Notice as needed.
Schedules, reschedules, or cancels patients in accordance with hospital workflows.
Checks for order completeness and validate order against scheduled service.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent.
State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.
Physical Requirements
Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping.
Visual acuity must be within normal range.
Manual dexterity to operate keyboards, fax machines, telephones, and other business equipment.
Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.
Reading and comprehension ability.
Working Environment
High volume, fast paced environment.
Exposure to communicable disease.
Frequent interactions with patients, medical staff, and support staff daily on a continual basis.
Skills and Abilities
Ability to accurately utilize applicable computer software and equipment.
Knowledge of procedures to report and/or document unsafe/hazardous conditions.
Attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Understanding of medical insurance requirements for payment and basic knowledge of covered services.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
Additional Information
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Job classification: United States of America (Non‑Exempt)
Company: WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.
Cost Center: 8073 WH Medicine Pulmonary
Address: 58 16th, Wheeling, West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
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