Mahaska Health · 1 month ago
Registration Specialist
Oskaloosa, IA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelMahaska Health is seeking a Registration Specialist responsible for patient registration, including obtaining necessary information and ensuring accuracy in hospital records. The role involves handling patient inquiries and working closely with various departments to facilitate smooth patient admissions and billing processes.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Interview patients in person or by phone to obtain all required information for hospital/clinic records and billing systems
Registers or pre-registers all scheduled patients for inpatient admissions, outpatient services, and clinic visits according to department policies and procedures
Maintains all admission accuracy system errors and warnings by the end of the shift. This also includes running all insurance eligibility on all appropriate admissions
Scans documents into general scanning software
Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job
Maintains regular and reliable attendance
Checks all outpatient orders for accuracy and gives to OP Orders Coordinator before checking inpatient. Also, make a copy of the order for the OP Order Coordinator if the provider is not in the EMR system
Maintains accuracy in the completion of admissions and completes admission corrections in a timely manner
Collects patient’s demographics and necessary signatures
Issues required information to patient and/or responsible party per MHP policies
Verifies insurance coverage and ensures that the appropriate persons are notified if pre-certification is not completed
Determines upfront payment or co-payment based on information provided by insurance coverage or the Financial Counselor
Requests payment from patient and/or family member following the scripting for collections
Logs payment, produces receipt, and prepares recap sheet
Maintains accurate petty cash balances daily
Performs clerical functions as needed, including answering phones, taking messages, filing, faxing, scanning, etc
Assists patients with questions regarding hospital/clinic bills including taking payments at any registration location
Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job
Maintains regular and reliable attendance
Qualification
Required
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Required to show proof of having completed Mandatory Reporter course at the time of hire or within 6 months of start date
Must be able to use and operate office equipment
Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job
Maintains regular and reliable attendance
Preferred
PC proficiency and experience with IP and OP hospital insurance claims filing and reimbursement principles desired
Company
Mahaska Health
Mahaska Health is a healthcare firm that provides a wide range of medical services such as physical therapy, surgery and maternity care.
Founded in 1908
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin DeRonde
CEO
Daris Rosencrance
Chief Financial Officer
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