What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient registration position at Inspira Health Network?
MAJOR FUNCTION :
Ensure patients' health care benefits cover inpatient admission and / or observation stay. Verify patient eligibility and benefit coverage.
Submit hospital Notice of Admission for all emergent admissions and observation stays from the day before, in order to obtain required insurance authorizations.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Education & Experience :
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Minimum of one year of experience working in a hospital or physician office verifying medical insurance coverage and a working knowledge of insurance plans and products, benefits and authorization processes.
Certification / Licensure :
N / A
Knowledge & Skills :
- Must recognize inaccurate insurance information and take an investigative approach in following up as necessary to uncover correct information.
- Proficiency in working with payer on-line portals ex : Medicare, Medicaid, NaviNet preferred along with working knowledge of Commercial Insurances and Mental Health benefits.
- Basic knowledge of medical diagnoses and procedure codes required. Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Ability to organize accounts, work independently in addition to being detailed oriented is a must.
- Must be able to work many accounts daily.
- Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Soarian Financials preferred.
Physical Requirements :
N : Never O : Occasionally (
80%)
Lifting
Standing
Sitting
Lifting 20-50lbs
Climbing
Kneeling
Lifting>
50lbs
Crouching
Reaching
Carrying
Hearing
Walking
Pushing
Talking
Vision
Environmental Conditions :
Noise
Varied Temperatures
Cleaning Agents
Noxious odors
Patient Exposure
Operative Equipment
Last updated : 2024-05-21
