Patient Registrar I-Float - Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Overview:

Now hiring a Patient Registrar I.

 

Summary:

• Coordinates the encounter or episode process for our patients and consumers by performing activities related to patient registration.
• Accuracy of data capture to reduce denials is paramount.
• Secure financial payment at time of service including co-insurance, copayments, residual balances, self-pay and deductible monies due.
• Illustrate insurance contract requirement knowledge and use of tools to respond to provider network questions.
• Explain documents which require patient or representative signatures.
• Use on-line tools to validate eligibility of coverage for presenting patients.
• Provides comfort rounding and communicates delays with exceptional patient experience tools.
• Begin training on Kiosk usage where applicable
• Other duties as assigned

 

Why Join Us

• Per Required Need - Exempt: No
• Job is based Rev Hugh Cooper Admin Center
• Work hours: Varied Days and Hours
• Benefits: PRN/PT (working less than a .45 FTE) employee benefits available for this position such as medical, gym memberships and an employee wellness program.

 

Qualifications:

Education: High school Diploma/ GED

 

Experience:

• A minimum of nine (9) months of work experiences in office, healthcare or customer service environment is required.
• Must pass EPIC competency for Registration at completion of Epic Clerical Training class.

Professional Requirements:

• Pass annual competency exam for all areas of responsibility.
• Attend Quarterly MSO meetings.
• Attend Staff meetings
• Attend Employee Forums

Abilities:

• Requires general knowledge of the customer encounter process which may include scheduling, registration, contract requirements, financial guidelines, coordination of services and billing process in terms of what and how work is to be done as well as why it is done while maintaining exceptional patient experience.

 

Responsibilities:

Customer Service and Caring Practices:

• Achieve exceptional patient experience for patients and patient families by using CARES, AIDET and EPE tools.
• Addresses and attempts to appropriately resolve complaints in the moment by using key words at key times
• Ability to manage conflict and appropriately request the help of a supervisor when needed.
• Monitor and maintain the lobby waiting areas for cleanliness and to offer comfort cart rounding to the patients and families. Keep patients informed of delays.

 

Encounter Components:

• Performs the patient registration process. Manage the accurate collection of patient data which includes but is not limited to;
• Guide informed dialogue with patients and patients representatives regarding e-signature documents and offer printed copies during each registration. Able to answer questions regarding hospital and departmental operations, policies and procedures, including but not limited to Provider Based Billing
• Demographic data
• Insurance critical elements
• Investigate insurance eligibility via electronic tools.

 

Financial Accountabilities:

• Collects identified patient financial obligation amounts including residual balance if applicable
• Refers as appropriate to on site Financial Advocate, or for uninsured to the Financial Advocacy Center
• Follows PMG cash handling policies and balances daily

 

Message Management:

• Formulates complete and accurate telephone encounter messages and routes to the appropriate Epic in-basket pool to support operational aspects of patient care.

 

Medical Record Components:

• Instructs patients on the Release of Information process and insure a fully completed ROI Form is submitted to Health Information Management.
• Follows workflows to obtain incoming records, documenting receipt and preparing for scanning into the electronic health record.
• Facilitate paperwork completions for patients. Communicate effectively, document and follow pre-determined workflows. Items may include; Prescriptions, Handicap Placards, Disability Forms

Patient Relations:

• Comprehend quality service connection to patient satisfaction and reimbursement
• Manage patient relations in regard to late arrivals for pre-scheduled appointments. Explore all options to resolve the situation while maintaining effective and customer focused communication.

 

Patient Safety:

• Respond quickly to patients showing distress. Follow guidelines set forth by the Clinic Manger to alert the clinical team. Assist in any manner the clinic team directs.
• Ensure registration area, waiting area and walkways are clear of any unnecessary items and are clean and neat.
• Report any concern that may create a safety issue.
• Annual competency completion of Clerical Staff during a Code Blue

 

Quality Improvement:

• Perform assigned patient care responsibilities, which may include:
• Overdue result letters
• Appointment reminder calls
• Rescheduling

 

C.A.R.E.S Behaviors:

• Demonstrates CARES behaviors of Collaborate, be Accountable, Respect, Engage and Serve to all whom you encounter.

Benefits:

All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.

 

Wellness

Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being. Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more.

 

Why work at Presbyterian?

As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans.

 

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

 

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

 

Inclusion and Diversity

Our culture is one of knowing and respecting our patients, members, and each other. We capture this in our Promise and CARES commitments.

 

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to:USD $20.57/Hr.Compensation Disclaimer:The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.