Registrar - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT - WEEKENDS FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY

Company: Community Health Systems
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description Patient Financial Advocate- EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT REGISTRATION FULL TIME 36 HOURS A WEEK 12 HOUR SHIFT EVERY FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY HOLIDAYS REQUIRED IF IT FALLS ON A FRIDAY, SATURDAY, OR SUNDAY *QUALIFIES FOR WEEKEND PREMIUM OF $2 MORE AN HOUR AND SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL OF $2.25 MORE FOR HOURS AFTER 3PM. Job Summary: -

• Under the leadership of assigned Patient Access management, receives, collects and records information from patients in order to complete registration for hospital services. -
• Coordinates admissions process and communicates with physician offices, nursing and other service areas to promote timely and accurate registration process. -
• Verifies insurance benefits, documents pre-authorization/pre-certification when necessary, assesses need/eligibility for financial assistance, and collects applicable co-pays and/or deductibles. -
• Provides support in assisting patients and family members with resolution of all their financial needs by establishing payment arrangements or financial assistance determination. This includes partial payments, payment-in-full settlements, Medicaid eligibility assistance and charity application processing. -
• Promotes patient satisfaction, follows community cares standards serving as a liaison on behalf of hospital and patient.
  
  
  Minimal Acceptable Job Qualifications
  
  
  
  Registration/Certification/Licensure:
  
  
  
  • None required
    
    
    Experience:
    
    
    
    • Minimum of two years of experience which included a combination of customer service and financial transaction experience.
    • Prior patient admitting, managed care, patient billing, or contracting experience a plus but not required.
      
      
      
      
      
      Education:
      
      
      
      • Minimum of a high school graduate or equivalent (GED)
      • Additional course work a plus -
        
        
        
        Equal Opportunity Employer

Keywords: Community Health Systems, Fort Wayne , Registrar - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT - WEEKENDS FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY, Other , Fort Wayne, Indiana