Registration Specialist I

Shift: Day 

Hours: M- F M – F 8-430 with flexibility

Facilitates patient flow from point of entry to destination in a timely, accurate, and professional manner. 

Obtains specific information to generate an accurate financial and demographic record for patients that will ensure maximum reimbursement and clinical outcomes. 

Schedules appointments, interviews patients for appropriate medical information, explains charges and policies of the department/hospital, validates and enters charges into appropriate systems, and collects necessary payment. 

Answers incoming calls and directs patients and visitors appropriately.

Other duties as assigned

Attention to detail

Reliable punctuality and attendance 

Team focused

Self-starter, coachable

Ability to adjust to changing priorities

High School Diploma/GED is required.

Prefer relevant experience in a health care setting.   

Ability to learn and retain medical coding; ICD-10; CPT coding preferred.

Requires ability to interpret insurance information; knowledge of clinical practices and medical terminology preferred.

Basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)