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REGISTRATION & ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST

University of New Mexico - Hospitals

Albuquerque, NM
20 days ago
$16.59 - $22.95

Job Description

Join the University of New Mexico Hospitals as a Registration & Eligibility Specialist, where you will play a critical role in facilitating patient registrations, verifying insurance, and assisting patients with financial options. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay and various shift differentials, ensuring that you make a meaningful impact in patient care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform pre-registration and registration functions for Ambulatory/Outpatient Operations
  • Verify insurance coverage eligibility and benefits
  • Contact patients for outdated or missing demographics
  • Assist patients in navigating financial options
  • Perform data entry and research using hospital system programs
  • Interview patients to obtain demographic and financial information
  • Complete pre-screening for specialty clinic appointments
  • Refer patients for financial assistance programs
  • Maintain good rapport with patients, visitors, and staff

Required Qualifications

  • High School or GED Equivalent
  • 2 years directly related experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo

Benefits & Perks