Patient Registration

Description HOW WE CARE FOR YOU At St. Lawrence Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community. SUMMARY The Patient Registration Clerk provides customer-service and registration/switchboard services within Canton-Potsdam Hospital, and assumes the responsibility for successful financial outcomes of all patient services. Under the general supervision of the Patient Access Services Manager, this position performs imperative duties including registration pre and full, insurance verification, switchboard and life support alarm coverage, data entry, and point-of-service collections, while maintaining patient relations, customer satisfaction, and Canton-Potsdam Hospital financial solvency. We are seeking dedicated healthcare professionals to join our team at Gouverneur Hospital. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and want to contribute to a dynamic healthcare environment, this is the opportunity for you. Your role will be integral in delivering high-quality care and ensuring the well-being of our community members. Gouverneur Hospital is certified for 25 beds and services include inpatient detox, substance use disorder rehabilitation, emergency care, imaging and EKG's, physical therapy, and respiratory therapy. STATUS: Full- time LOCATION: GH Main/ Outpatient Clinics DEPARTMENT: Patient Registration SCHEDULE: 8 hour days ATTRIBUTES Required: High School Diploma or GED required Preferred: Associate's degree or higher in healthcare administration, business administration, or related field desired Preferred: At least 1-3 years of customer service, administrative, and/or data entry experience preferred Preferred: 1-2 years of previous experience in hospital related field preferred Preferred: Experience with database software applications desired Preferred: Basic knowledge of the following: Medical Terminology EHR Programs (e.g. Epic) ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS codes and coding processes Hospital billing processes and reimbursement Preferred: Incumbent must possess superb customer service, teamwork, and conflict resolution skills Preferred: Ability to learn and operate computer systems, printer, fax Preferred: Strong attention to detail Preferred: Efficient time management skills and ability to multi-task Preferred: Excellent writing, oral, and interpersonal communication skills Preferred: Exceptional organizational, planning, coordination and collaborating skills Preferred: Strong understanding and comfort level with computer systems Preferred: Ability to work under stress Preferred: Work in fast pace setting Preferred: Critical thinking skills Preferred: Knowledgeable of HIPPA regulations RESPONSIBILITIES Registration Interviews the patient and/or family member either in person or by telephone to collect demographic, financial, and medical information Performs correct name inquiry and identifies patient according to policy and procedure without errors Collects complete demographic information of patient including address, phone number, and employer Collects medical information to include patient complaint Explains consent information, obtains signatures, witnesses (legibly) with no omissions Obtains copy of patient identification document(s) Completes registration process within five minutes for preregistered patients and ten minutes for non-preregistered Contacts physician offices to obtain and confirm patient information Revenue Cycle Views insurance card(s) and scans into computer system reviewing for mandatory precertification and/or other third party payer requirements Collects complete financial information to include payer name, identification number, group number, subscriber name, guarantor name and address, and precertification numbers Selects appropriate financial class and insurance code Performs online real-time eligibility verification and registration scrub via Epic and makes changes to registration errors accordingly and in a timely fashion Screens for insurance eligibility via insurance websites, where appropriate Completes Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire for all Medicare-eligible patients Completes all admission forms required by Medicare Verifies third party payer benefits and Worker's Compensation according to departmental policy and procedure Collects any patient-pay balances such as copay, co-insurance, or deductible at time of registration Refers patient to Patient Financial Advocacy Program when appropriate and per departmental procedure Balances cash drawer, completes cash receipt, issues patient receipts and secures cash drawer daily with no exceptions. May be responsible for daily security of cash safe. Switchboard Serves as hospital switchboard operator answering the phone in a courteous and professional manner and responds to patient/customer inquiries/needs in an expedited manner Communicates effectively when answering assigned telephone lines within three rings and identifying self at all times Serve as answering service for the doctors while responsible for switchboard operations and pages providers as needed Complete all paging for admission outpatient areas Maintain the Call schedules and away notices Manage the Hospital Lockdown from 8p -6am Monitor various life support alarms located in the office and reporting danger alarms for the correct person Provides directions for patients and/or visitors Receives, processes, and coordinates bed requests for patient bed assignments Performs other clerical duties as assigned by Patient Access Manager Customer Service Practices proficient customer service skills by greeting and treating all patients and staff with respect and discretion Capable of empathizing with the circumstances of patients and families while maintaining an objective approach to the disposition of each account Provides an explanation of any patient wait and responds to all patient requests. Notifies manager of any patient wait times longer than 15 minutes. Greets each patient and identifies self by name and role Manages waiting room and patient arrival needs Identifies and directs patients to ED registration as needed Welcomes patients to facility in a friendly and courteous manner Notifies the manager of incidents, errors or patient complaints Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times according to established procedures Assess environment for safety hazards, which could harm patients, visitors, or other hospital employee's and reports any identified safety hazards to facilities/housekeeping/manager Exhibits professionalism in appearance, speech and conduct PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. PAY RANGE: $17.17 - $21.84 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Minimum Salary: 17.17 Maximum Salary: 21.84 Salary Unit: Hourly