Patient Registration Rep -- Waterloo - Part-time - Evenings

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Position Purpose

Gathers patient demographic and financial information and enters into computer system. Assigns patient rooms, prepares appropriate documentation and transports/escorts patient to assigned area.

What you will Do

• Gathers patient demographic and financial information. Obtains appropriate signatures.
• Answers telephone, bed assignments made, stat cleans ordered and appropriate communication to house supervisor.
• Informs patient of hospital regulations, secures armband and obtains signatures on appropriate documents.
• Makes determinations regarding need for hospital issued Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN waiver).
• Assures patient escorted/transported to assigned area. Meet and greet patients as registration process begins.
• Scans all needed information (physician orders, drivers licenses, insurance cards, consents, etc.).
• Pre-register all scheduled tests.
• Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures. Follows HIPAA, and EMTALA regulations per hospital policy.
  
  

Hours/Schedule

0.5 FTE; 40 hours per pay period; evening shifts typical hours 1:45pm -11:15pm; will include a weekend/holiday rotation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires the ability to read, write and understand the English language, and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, staff and physicians while performing their job duties.
• Completion of Medical Secretary program or other general office training preferred.
• One- year medical office experience (scheduling, insurance, or registration) preferred. Hospital experience and or medical terminology preferred.
• Strong computer skills, Windows experience. Database software, mainframe information systems.
• Ability to convey positive image and communicate tactfully and professionally with staff, patients and the public.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people and to work under pressure.
  
  

Position Highlights and Benefits

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

• Wellness programs
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision.
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage
  
  

Ministry/Facility Information

MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:

• MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
• MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
• MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
  
  

With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.

MercyOne Medical Group - Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.