Registration Associate - Part Time

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

93d

About The Position

Communicates with patients, families, physicians, quality review, clinical staff, and insurance companies to obtain information and insurance verification to ensure quality patient care and payment of hospital accounts. Collaborates with Appeals department to overturn claims denials. Provides other registration, clerical, and billing support as required, including scheduling, chart creation, charge entry, scanning, and point-of-service collections.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience in healthcare or related clerical, accounting, or customer service experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education may be considered in lieu of experience.

Nice To Haves

• College degree
• 1 year of experience in registration
• Certified Patient Account Representative (CPAR) or Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA)
• Experience using patient registration systems, insurance verification systems, and/or Medicaid portals.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with patients, families, physicians, clinical staff, and insurance companies to obtain information and insurance verification to ensure quality patient care and payment of hospital accounts.
• Interviews patients and families to obtain complete and accurate demographic and financial information and ensures all necessary questionnaires and forms are completed according to pre-determined requirements by government or regulatory agencies.
• Enters data into system for registration, billing, patient tracking, charge capture, and reconciliation in a fast, efficient way to minimize patient wait times.
• Verifies insurance coverage and/or validates authorizations if applicable.
• Explains regulatory financial requirements to patient or responsible party and collects/posts deposits or deductible amounts as required.
• Assists Patient Accounting by capturing accurate and compliant data elements to produce clean claims, preventing denials and delayed payments.
• Serves as liaison between patient and department staff by informing patients and families of procedures and delays, answering questions, offering assistance, relaying messages, and other services that patients and families may require.
• Escalates immediate needs to appropriate leaders and/or clinical team members.
• Ensures wait time communication occurs by updating schedulers and patient information tools as appropriate.
• Initiates and executes daily medical record maintenance while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Provides release of medical information as required.
• May initiate and perform administrative duties to ensure efficient daily business operations.
• Schedules patient appointments when needed, including referral from faxes, phones, or other instructions.
• Coordinates all aspects of scheduling including procedures, provider visits, and use of resources.
• Attends and participates in department meetings according to department standards.
• Assists Supervisor and/or Manager by being available to teammates, acting as a resource to help complete complicated/complex tasks.
• Prescreens doctor’s orders (scripts) received for new patients to ensure completeness/appropriateness of scheduled appointment.
• May prepare case review materials for court preparation for forensic interviewers and providers.
• Coordinates subpoena process between court system, Child Protection Center, and legal department.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees