POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for timely and accurate registering of patients. Interviews patient for all pertinent account information. Verifies insurance coverage Calculate patient estimated responsibility due at time of service Understand insurance deductibles, co-pay, coinsurance in order to explain and educate patient Verifies past due amounts Request/collects patient payments and issues receipts Understands financial payment options available to patients Open/close individual cash bag assuring in balance Makes appropriate documentation in system Answers and directs incoming calls including “stat” calls as well as cover PBX when needed Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development and the care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served. Adheres to HIPAA privacy regulation in accordance with hospital’s policies and procedures All other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma/GED preferred Current BLS (or obtain prior to the completion of orientation) Excellent communication skills
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