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MyMichigan Health · 1 day ago

Registration Specialist

Saginaw, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization, and they are seeking a Registration Specialist responsible for accurate registration and insurance verification. The role includes collecting registration information, explaining insurance coverage, making financial arrangements for patients, and performing miscellaneous related duties as assigned.

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Responsibilities

Collects accurate registration information, collects co-pay amounts, posts the payment in the computer, prints receipts, balance cash at end of shift. Provides patients with pre-printed materials

Meets with the patient and/or family to explain insurance coverage, treatment costs, hospital billing policies and to inform them of their financial obligations upon discharge. Sets up payment plans

Makes financial arrangements for patients without insurance or with inadequate insurance coverage and communicates available financial assistances program for self-pay patients

Accesses insurance eligibility websites to verify benefits and coverage. Able to assess co-pay and deductible amounts and document the information

Perform inpatient admission functions, including direct admits and emergency department admissions

Includes obtaining signatures for admission consent, Important Message from Medicare, review of patient emergency contacts, clergy information and notification of house chaplain

Collects patient demographics to complete a registration accurately including documentation of MSP information for Medicare patients

Uses available tools to verify patient identification

Performs pre-registration for scheduled services

Works all Registration related Epic work queues

Carries our special projects as assigned by supervisor

All of duties as assigned

Qualification

Insurance verificationPatient registrationFinancial arrangementsCustomer serviceMedical terminologyTyping skillsBasic math proficiencyMicrosoft WindowsCHAA certificationInterpersonal skills

Required

HIGH school education

One year experience working with insurance and patient accounts

Typing skills and basic personal computer knowledge needed to enter patient information

Basic math proficiency and customer service skills

Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner

Maintains confidentiality with all patient information and data obtained

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows

An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis

Physical Demand Level: Sedentary. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 0-10 lbs

Preferred

Knowledge of medical terminology and medical office practices, policies and procedures as normally acquired through experience working in the medical center or similar setting

Four (4) years experience working in a hospital setting with insurance, registration and collections

CHAA certification