Optum ยท 2 months ago
Outpatient Registration Specialist Per Diem
Chandler, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$16/hr - $27.69/hr
2+ years expOptum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The Outpatient Registration Specialist will facilitate patient admission flow, ensuring accurate patient demographics and insurance verification while providing compassionate service to patients and their families.
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Responsibilities
Communicate directly with patients and / or families either in person or on the phone to complete the registration process by collecting patient demographics, health information, and verifying insurance eligibility / benefits
Respond to patient and caregivers' inquiries always in a compassionate and respectful manner
Obtain Benefits and Insurance verification
Point of Service Cash Collection, Co - Pays, Deductibles and Coinsurance
Accurate Computer Data Entry
Scan documents
Organize and schedule patient services and appointments for referrals
Register and Pre - Register Patients for Emergency, Elective and Scheduled Cases
Work with various systems including the Patient Registration and Electronic Medical Record
Generate, review and analyze patient data reports and follow up on issues and inconsistencies as necessary
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
2+ years of experience in a Hospital Patient Registration Department, Physician office or any medical setting
1+ years of customer service experience
1+ years of experience with insurance policies and procedures
Ability to work Monday and Wednesday from 4:45am - 12:30pm
Preferred
Experience submitting authorization requests and / or processing referrals
Previous experience in collecting patient copays, deductibles, etc
Previous working experience with Google products
Working knowledge of facility pricing structure and cost estimates
Knowledge of ICD9 (10) and CPT terminology
Understanding of Medical Terminology
Bilingual fluency with English & Spanish
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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