Patient Registration Specialist

Inomedic Health Applications•Richland, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Registration Specialist is responsible for offering friendly, courteous, and confidential assistance to every patient to check-in, and check-out in support of Occupational Medical Services at the Hanford site in Richland, Washington. This is a union position. This position is actively accepting applications but remains subject to final approval. All applicants will be notified when positions are confirmed.

Requirements

6 months of experience in a related field.
Ability to travel to multisite locations.
Ability to cover after-hour shifts if needed.
Ability to use Microsoft products, electronic medical records, and email.
Excellent telephone customer service skills, strong interpersonal communication, problem solving and organizational skills.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively in a healthcare environment.
Ability to stand/sit for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Typing skills of 45 wpm or higher preferred.
Preferred 6 months of experience in related field.

Responsibilities

Review charts for upcoming appointments and confirm information accuracy.
Instruct patients on the completion of intake forms, case histories and other documentation and ensure completion.
Properly secure all medical records and confidential information in accordance with established procedures.
Direct patients through appropriate services to maintain clinic flow.
Perform quality assurance audits on all documents for accuracy and completion after services.
Complete close-out paperwork upon check-out
Ensure patient confidentiality in compliance with IHA Privacy Practices and HIPAA regulations.
Audit end of day Record of Visit data daily.
Support all case management and provider staff coordinating special requests.
Maintain front desk organization and supply inventory for both facilities.
Answer multi-line telephone calls and respond to routine inquiries or route as necessary.
Serve as liaison with medical schedules in assisting patients for follow-up appointment and resolving appointment conflicts.
Perform daily close of business procedures for the front desk, which includes the securing of all confidential information and the closing of the facility.
Display responsible behaviors and communicate effectively to others.
Demonstrate competency and problem solving in skills related to job duties.