Registration Specialist I - Ft Wayne

Hours:  20 hrs/wk - Coverage needed:

• Mostly Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am-8pm
• May periodically be asked to work Saturday or Sunday between the hours of 8am-6pm

Location:  9821 Lima Rd., Ft Wayne  46818

Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Check in and out patients
• Insurance verification
• Answering phone calls
• Communicating with employers for Occupational Health

***Must have medical office experience***

Requirements:

• 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).