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CommonSpirit Health

PATIENT REGISTRATION REP

CommonSpirit Health, Santa Maria, California, United States, 93454

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Patient Registration Rep

Marian Regional Medical Center, Santa Maria, California Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. Our mission is to make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. The Patient Registration Representative is responsible for ensuring a positive patient experience throughout the registration process. Primary duties include: Appropriate patient identification Collecting accurate and thorough patient demographic data Obtaining insurance information and verifying eligibility and benefits Determining and collecting patient financial liability Referring patients to the Patient Registration Specialist as needed for assistance with financial counseling and/or clearance The Patient Registration Representative adheres to the organization's policies and procedures for resolution of patient financial liability. Additionally, the Patient Registration Representative is an information source for patients and families by explaining hospital policies, patient financial responsibilities and Patient Rights and Responsibilities. This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Minimum requirements: Minimum one (1) year of experience working in a hospital Patient Registration department, physician office setting, healthcare insurance company, revenue cycle vendor, and/or other revenue cycle related roles Applicable education and/or training can be used to balance a lack of experience High school diploma, GED, or equivalent Preferred requirements: Two (2) years of experience working in a hospital Patient Registration department, physician office setting, healthcare insurance company, revenue cycle vendor, and/or other revenue cycle related roles Knowledge of charity care programs as well as the various government and non-government programs Special skills: Thorough understanding of insurance policies and procedures Working knowledge of medical terminology Able to perform basic mathematics for payment calculation Experience in requesting and processing financial payments Intermediate to advanced computer skills Marian Regional Medical Center, a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria, California, is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian's beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.