Central Registration Specialist

Brown Medicine•Providence, RI

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Functions as a Central Registration specialist with primary accountability is to the Practice Manager with oversight by the Practice Supervisor and Director of Clinical Operations. Principle responsibility is for the collection of registration data, collection of copayments and any outstanding balances. Exhibits an understanding of the organization, its programs and procedures related to the operations of the surgical office. Expert handling of patient issues and patient confidentiality are mandatory. This is a full-time, 40 hrs./wk. position, located at 2 Dudley Street (Rhode Island Hospital).

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
1-2 years of experience in medical office (preferred)
Ability to represent the organization and serve consumers in a professional manner and promote a positive image of the organization and its services.
Computer literate with basic knowledge of Microsoft Products.

Responsibilities

Greet patient at front desk reception.
Responsible to obtain and update demographic data and HIPAA data required at each visit.
Collections of patient copayments when indicated.
Posting of copayments in patient management system.
Collections of past due balances or deductibles when applicable.
Verification of patient eligibility in patient management system as well as insurance carrier websites to ensure active coverage. Notify secretarial staff when insurance is inactive.
Obtain insurance referrals.
Scanning all registration documents and linking in the EMR.
Signing up patients for Current Care.
Responsible for any other duties as may be assigned.