Registration Specialist

Altru Health System•Grand Forks, ND

5d•$16 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another. Location: Altru Professional Center 4400 S. Washington St. Grand Forks, ND 58201 Pay Range: $16.26 - $24.38 Summary: Under the direction of the practice manager, the Registration Specialist Clinic will be responsible for answering incoming calls for the clinic, responding to a variety of patient requests and inquires including scheduling appointments for physicians and hospital related appointments and procedures. In addition, the Registration Specialist Clinic will focus on obtaining the required information from the Patient/family to complete registration, complete verification through use of various software, complete Medicare secondary (MSP) questions, and look up current insurance and co-pay information. Making a real difference. For one another. To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another. At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart. Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO) At Altru, everything we do is underscored by a why—and that why is one another. We believe in the power of community and the difference we can make together. As the trusted healthcare provider in our region, we’re driven by a commitment to quality care and creating a supportive environment where every team member can thrive. Here, you’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, and experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back—taking your career wherever you want it to go. Join our team and be part of a small community with a big heart. Altru provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to increase opportunities and eliminate barriers to employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process to access job postings, to apply for a job, for a job interview, for pre-employment testing, or with the onboarding process, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at [email protected] or 701.780.5107. Altru is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn more or to request a copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Eligibility policy and Affirmative Action Plan at no charge, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at [email protected] or 701.780.5107. Additionally, the following poster is available through the Department of Labor: Know Your Rights. Altru participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Requirements

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Nice To Haves

Associates - Healthcare
A minimum of 1 year Related Experience

Responsibilities

Accurately registers patients by collecting and recording demographic, insurance, financial, and clinical data in the computer system.
Records and collects necessary patient account documents.
Collects self-pay balances, pre-payment amounts, and co-pays per guidelines, if applicable.
Creates accounts for new patients and updates accounts for previous patients to ensure accurate services and account processing.
Schedules patient visits and/or procedures, while coordinating appointments with other departments to meet the patient/provider needs.
Accurately schedules and registers appointments.
Maintains knowledge of and complies with third-party payers’ requirements for verifying insurance information, obtains authorizations/pre-certifications, and completes other activities to ensure services are billed and reimbursed appropriately.
Reviews Medicare accounts for completed MSPQ.
Modifies work schedule to meet department goals/deadlines and the needs of the department and patients.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.