Registration Specialist I - Ft Wayne - Full Time Days

Location:

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:

• Register patients ensuring correct information is applied and forms signed

• Answer phones and faxes

• Workup patients that have appointments 

• Assist with pushing images, creating CD’s/ putting away supplies

• Assist patients and families as needed in a professional manner

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Prefer relevant experience in a health care setting.   
• Requires ability to interpret insurance information; knowledge of clinical practices and medical terminology preferred.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).