Community Hospital Registration Associate - Revenue Cycle Patient Access
About The Position
The Community Hospital Registration Associate advances the revenue cycle process for services rendered within a community hospital setting, both inpatient and outpatient. The incumbent is responsible for securing all information required to accurately complete the patient pre-registration and/or registration. This includes converting the correct visit within the billing system, verifying insurance and benefit verification, and reviewing regulatory requirements for admissions, observations, surgical day care visits, ED visits and outpatient services performed in a hospital setting. Patient Access serves as the initial stage in the healthcare journey, marking the outset for enhancing the health and wellness of our patients. Our department offers the team the opportunity to work in various settings, including the emergency room and outpatient sites. This allows you to engage with a diverse patient population and collaborate with medical professionals across a wide spectrum of responsibilities. For those looking to further their career in healthcare, this position provides the background and knowledge of insurance and medical terminology. There are opportunities for advancement within the department to Senior Associate roles and Team Lead positions.
Requirements
- HS Diploma or GED required
- Six months minimum in a position in a customer service setting required
Nice To Haves
- Medical health insurance knowledge preferred
- Medical terminology Revenue Cycle experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Securing all information required to accurately complete the patient pre-registration and/or registration.
- Converting the correct visit within the billing system.
- Verifying insurance and benefit verification.
- Reviewing regulatory requirements for admissions, observations, surgical day care visits, ED visits and outpatient services performed in a hospital setting.
Benefits
- Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
