Conifer Health Solutions
Registrar ED 3PM-3AM- Resolute Health
Conifer Health Solutions, New Braunfels, Texas, United States, 78130
Job Summary
Responsible for duties in support of departmental efficiencies, including performing scheduling, registration, patient pre‑admission and admission, reception and discharge functions. Must obtain complete and accurate patient demographic information. Patient Access representatives must employ proper, compliant patient liability collection techniques before, during and after date of service.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Greeting patients following Conifer Standards of Care, providing world‑class customer service, completing full patient registration at date of service, adhering to financial & cash control policies & procedures, thoroughly explaining and securing hospital & patient legal forms (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 (enter data in scheduling system, provide customer with appointment instructions, other tasks as needed).
Educating patients about financial liabilities, employing proper, compliant patient liability collection techniques before, during & after date of service, performing hospital cash reconciliation & secured payment entry in adherence to financial & cash control policies & procedures.
Securing medical necessity checks/verification in accordance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, verifying insurance, benefits, coverage & eligibility, completing assigned registration financial clearance work list activities, obtaining insurance authorizations for scheduled & unscheduled hospital services, and securing 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.
Resolve 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.
May 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Tenet participates in the E‑Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E‑Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
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Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Greeting patients following Conifer Standards of Care, providing world‑class customer service, completing full patient registration at date of service, adhering to financial & cash control policies & procedures, thoroughly explaining and securing hospital & patient legal forms (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 (enter data in scheduling system, provide customer with appointment instructions, other tasks as needed).
Educating patients about financial liabilities, employing proper, compliant patient liability collection techniques before, during & after date of service, performing hospital cash reconciliation & secured payment entry in adherence to financial & cash control policies & procedures.
Securing medical necessity checks/verification in accordance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, verifying insurance, benefits, coverage & eligibility, completing assigned registration financial clearance work list activities, obtaining insurance authorizations for scheduled & unscheduled hospital services, and securing 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.
Resolve 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.
May 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Tenet participates in the E‑Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E‑Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
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