Outpatient Services Technician - Patient Registration - FT 1.0 (80 hrs biweekly) (64244)

MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM • Marietta, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Outpatient Services Technician is responsible for providing a full service of patient registration and other basic care responsibilities in the Outpatient Services center. Basic patient care functions will include phlebotomy, EKG, drug/alcohol screening and specimen collection, etc. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required – will obtain during hospital orientation.
• Typing, spelling, basic medical terminology, interpersonal skills and familiarity with computers.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a board eligible phlebotomy course with certification obtained preferred.
• Additional coursework in Medical Assisting or previous hospital, physician office or other healthcare setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe environment for care of patients.
• Maintains strict confidentiality at all times.
• Accurately interprets written and verbal orders from physicians. Collects specimens appropriate to order.
• Performs services such as ECG’s, drug screens and nasal washings as needed to ensure efficient patient treatment.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of AIDET when registering patients.
• Enters new patient data and/or verifies patient records are up-to-date, confirms the completeness of the electronic health record (EHR), makes changes as necessary, and completes an accurate registration.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits on each patient.
• Performs estimations on ordered tests.
• Collects out-of-pocket liabilities from patients upfront and applies and reconciles daily point-of-service cash reports.
• Refers patient accounts to financial counselors when further explanation/education is needed regarding out-of-pocket liabilities, payment plans, etc.
• Maintains compliance in RQI.
• Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Benefits

• Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees.
• To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees