Registration Representative

KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for Registration Representative.The Registration Representative is under the direction of the Supervisor / Manager and is responsible for completing all registrations of patients presenting for procedures, admissions, outpatient and ER visits. The Representative must obtain and verify demographic and insurance information so that the patient can be accurately identified and billed for their services. The Registration Representative is responsible for collecting and posting the patients financial responsibility in Epic and immediately dropping the payment in the safe or locked cash drawer. Excellent customer service must be maintained with all patients, visitors, clinicians, and co-workers.Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Adheres to department policy of using two patient identifiers ensuring correct information appears on all documents, armbands, and labels. Adheres to a verbal verification of armband placement.
• Avoid HIPAA violations by accurately entering information into the Epic system to avoid passing on defects; such as incorrect PCP, guarantor and insurance information.
• Interviews, pre-registers and registers patients timely and accurately. Appropriate level of expertise in Epic, OnBase, RTE, insurance websites to ensure accurate and efficient registrations.
• Ensures that all registration forms are completed, signed, scanned and indexed in Epic in a timely manner. Enters notes in referral or auth / cert and uses billing indicator as needed.
• Delivers excellent customer service using 'Simply Better' and AIDET principles with patients, staff, and visitors. Maintains effective working relationships with co-workers and others. Utilizes Simply Better recognition cards or any other communication regarding customer service.
• Collects and posts patient financial responsibility including deposits, copays, deductibles, estimates, and / or coinsurance accurately and in a timely manner. Drops payment in the safe or cash drawer timely. Based on a monthly department cash collection goal.
• Participates in and supports department specific performance improvement education, training, staff meetings, and projects (Employee Engagement survey, service excellence, etc.) Promotes and participates in the Employee Engagement Action Plan). Assists with improving the score.
• Maintains an accuracy of 95% or better by selecting the correct insurance plan and IPA code. Monitors and manages assigned work queues to maximize productivity by meeting department standards.
• ER and L&D Registration : abides by the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) and with the Medical Screening Exam (MSE) process. PBX : Answers incoming calls timely using Simply Better scripting and routes calls professionally and appropriately. Follows paging protocols and trains new hires as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.Minimum RequirementsQualifications / Work Experience : -1-2 years of experience in hospital admitting, physician office, or equivalent healthcare preferred-General knowledge of insurance payors : PPO, HMO, POS, EPO, Medicare, Medi-Cal, & CalOptima-Bi-lingual (English / Spanish, or English / Vietnamese) preferred-General computer skills required including electronic medical record and Microsoft Office-Knowledge of medical terminologyEducation / Licensure / Certification : -High school graduate preferred-Medical Terminology related course or certificate preferredCompensation depends on experience but is typically $24-$27 / hrABOUT KORE1Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Salary : $24 - $27