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Conifer Health Solutions

Registrar ED 12PM-12AM - CHI Memorial

Conifer Health Solutions, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States, 37450

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Job Summary Responsible for duties in support of departmental efficiencies which may include: but not limited to performing scheduling, registration, patient pre‑admission and admission, reception and discharge functions. Must obtain complete and accurate patient demographic information. Patient Access representatives also must employ proper, compliant patient liability collection techniques before, during & after date of service.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Greeting patients following Conifer Standards of Care, provides world‑class customer service, completes full patient registration at date of service, adheres to financial & cash control policies & procedures, thoroughly explains and secures Hospital & patient legal forms (i.e., Advance Directives, Conditions of services, Consent for treatment, Important Message from Medicare, EMTALA, etc.). Scan Protected Health Information, create and file patient information packets/folders for upcoming Hospital services. May also assist with scheduling diagnostic procedures (enters data in scheduling system, provide customer with appointment instructions, other tasks as needed).

Educates patients about patient financial liabilities, employs proper, compliant patient liability collection techniques before, during & after date of service, performs Hospital cash reconciliation & secured payment entry in adherence to financial & cash control policies & procedures.

Secures medical necessity checks/verification in accordance to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid services, verifies insurance, benefits, coverage & eligibility, completes assigned registration financial clearance work lists activities, obtains insurance authorizations for scheduled & unscheduled Hospital services, and secures inpatient visit notification to payors. May also assist with scheduling and coordinating post discharge care for patients.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Minimum typing skills of 35 wpm

Demonstrated working knowledge of PC/CRT/printer

Knowledge of function and relationships within a hospital environment preferred

Customer service skills and experience

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Ability to receive and express detailed information through oral and written communications

Understanding of Third Party Payor requirements preferred

Understanding of Compliance standards preferred

Must be able to perform essential job duties in at least two Patient Access service areas including Emergency Department.

Uses proper negotiation techniques to professionally collect money owed by our Patients/Guarantors.

Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with both internal and external Clients that lead to more effective communication and a higher level of productivity and accuracy.

Must be able to appropriately interpret physician orders, medical terminology and insurance cards while maintaining Conifer Standards of Care.

Education / Experience

High School Diploma or GED required.

0 – 1 year in a Customer Service role.

0 – 1 year administrative experience in medical facility, health insurance, or related area preferred

Some college coursework is preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to sit at computer terminal for extended periods of time.

Resolves Physician's office and Patient issues. May experience extreme patient volumes and uncooperative Patients.

Occasionally lift/carry items weighing up to 25 lbs.

Frequent prolonged standing, sitting, and walking.

Occasionally push a wheelchair to assist patients with mobility problems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Hospital administration

Can work in patient care locations which include potential exposure to life‑threatening patient conditions.

Other

Must be available to work hours and days as needed based on departmental/system demands.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Practices

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