Patient Registration Rep

Patient Registration RepresentativePosition Purpose: The Patient Registration Representative greets patients/family members and obtains and/or verifies demographic, clinical, financial and insurance information in the process of registering patients for service delivery, including the entry of patient/guarantor information in the patient accounting system, collection of patient signatures on all appropriate forms and the imaging/copying of registration documents. Conducts online insurance eligibility/benefit verification on designated cases, notifies patient/guarantor of charge estimates and collects patient liabilities.What You Will Do:Welcomes all customers entering Forest Park Radiology by immediately making eye contact and smiling. Provides information regarding Forest Park and directs them to the proper area in a friendly and courteous manner.Responsible for validating/obtaining and entering demographic, clinical, financial, and insurance information into the patient accounting system by interviewing the patient, family member and/or guarantor. Performs activities that are related to registration for multiple patient types. Asks each patient fall risk questions.Scans patients' drivers' licenses, insurance cards, physician orders and consent forms into Epic.Completes patient secure palm scanning as required.Prepares patient estimate and informs patient/guarantor of their liabilities. Collects co-pays and money toward deductibles, fills out receipts and deposit slips, makes deposits and completes daily log. Completes the account balance sheet and the reconciliation sheet at the end of each month and completes it on the computer for the Finance department.Prepares identification bracelets and patient ID labels. Obtains/scans patient/guarantor signatures on required forms (ID cards, insurance cards, consent to treatment, etc.).Hours/Schedule: Full Time - Days - 7:30 - 4:00Minimum Qualifications:Education: High school diploma required. At minimum six months post high school education preferred.Experience: Past work experience of at least 1 year within a healthcare provider and/or payer environment, performing patient access and/or customer services activities are preferred.Special Skills and Competencies:Annual assessment of competency is completed every year.Must be able to read, write and/or speak English.Computer/PC experience/skills are required.Typing (40 words per minute) or data entry (50-60 keystrokes per minute) preferred.Knowledge of medical terminology desired.Excellent communication skills verbal & written, interpersonal skills are necessary in dealing with internal and external customers, including the ability to interpret customer requirements, recommend and take action to satisfy the customer'sPosition Highlights and Benefits:Education Assistance offeredEffective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 20 hours per week or greaterCompetitive wages; including weekend and night differentialsGenerous paid time off programRetirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1Ministry/Facility Information:MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties. MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000. With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region. MercyOne Medical Group North Iowa is part of Iowa's largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.Our Commitment:Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.