Pre-Registration Representative - Urology - Northwest Campus

Community Health Systems•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Pre-Registration Representative with Northwest Allied Physicians in Tucson, AZ, you’ll join a team and be a part of a culture that's dedicated to providing top quality care to our patients. Our full-time employees enjoy a robust benefits package which may include health insurance, 401(k), licensure/certification reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, and student loan assistance for eligible roles. Clinic Address: 6180 N. Corona Rd. Tucson, AZ 85741

Requirements

0-2 years of experience in a customer service role required
0-2 years of experience in a healthcare setting including patient registration, medical office scheduling, or front desk/admissions required
Proficiency in patient registration systems, insurance verification tools, and financial counseling processes.
Strong understanding of medical insurance policies, prior authorization requirements, and payment collection procedures.
Excellent communication and customer service skills to interact professionally with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
Ability to handle sensitive patient information with a high level of confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Strong problem-solving skills to resolve registration and insurance-related issues efficiently.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills to manage multiple patient interactions and administrative duties.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for an employer.

Responsibilities

Pre-registers scheduled patients by obtaining and verifying demographic, insurance, and financial information before their appointment.
Ensures accurate collection of patient deductibles, co-payments, and coinsurance following facility guidelines.
Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits using electronic verification systems and contacts insurance companies as needed.
Uses the electronic registration system to enter and update patient information, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Obtains informed consent and scans required documents, including patient identification, insurance cards, and physician orders.
Protects patient health information (PHI) by adhering to HIPAA and facility policies regarding confidentiality.
Communicates financial obligations to patients, provides payment plan options, and documents collection activities.
Assists in reducing patient wait times by ensuring all pre-registration steps are completed before arrival.
Provides professional customer service by greeting patients, addressing inquiries, and directing them as needed.
Ensures compliance with state, Joint Commission (TJC), and other regulatory agency requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.