What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Registration I position at Kettering Health?
About Kettering Health
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and over 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the healthcare experience with high-quality care for every stage of life.
Campus Overview: Kettering Health Franklin
Kettering Health Franklin, formerly known as Franklin/Springboro ED, is located right off Interstate 75 at the Franklin/Springboro exit.
- 24/7 full-service emergency center serving the Franklin/Springboro area for 5 years
- 12 bed facility
- Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department
- Convenient parking
- Short wait times
Responsibilities & Requirements
Patient Registration I positions major duties include:
- Registering patients while demonstrating strong guest relations and exceptional customer service and effective communication
- Reviewing all scheduled outpatient visits prior to service to ensure that all patients have been screened for discounts
- Ensuring that payer sources and payment arrangements and options have been discussed
- Assist patients with the completion of Financial Assistance Forms, HCAP Application and Medicaid Applications (if applicable)
- Review an account for quality and confirmation and can demonstrate the ability to update all aspects of a patient account
- Demonstrate knowledge of all compliance or legally required registration forms, consents, literature and documents
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous registration or scheduling experience strongly preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Meets Pre-Screening Protocol and testing for proficiencies in computer skills, phone skills, and customer service knowledge
- Demonstrated competency in working in teams and ability to effectively communicate with all levels
- Ability to learn site specific patient processing software
- Computer literate and very strong with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to function in high paced often stressful environment and/or circumstances while maintaining a respectful, caring and professional manner
- Flexible schedule to fit staffing needs
Education
- High school diploma required
- One or more years of medical office or customer service experience required