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Patient Registration Specialist - Phoenix, AZ

Optum

Glendale, AZ
17 days ago
$16.88 - $33.22

Job Description

Join Optum as a Patient Registration Specialist, where you'll be the first point of contact for patients, ensuring a seamless registration process and providing compassionate care. This full-time role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career development and a focus on health equity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Communicate directly with patients and/or families to complete the registration process
  • Respond to patient and caregivers' inquiries with compassion
  • Obtain Benefits and Insurance verification
  • Collect Point of Service Cash Collection, Co-Pays, Deductibles and Coinsurance
  • Perform accurate computer data entry
  • Scan documents
  • Organize and schedule patient services and appointments
  • Register and Pre-Register Patients for Emergency, Elective and Scheduled Cases
  • Work with various systems including Patient Registration and Electronic Medical Record
  • Generate, review and analyze patient data reports

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
  • 2+ years of experience in a Hospital Patient Registration Department, Physician office or any medical setting
  • 1+ years of customer service experience
  • 1+ years of experience with insurance policies and procedures
  • Ability to work dayshifts, Monday through Friday 7am - 5pm

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience submitting authorization requests and/or processing referrals
  • Previous experience in collecting patient copays, deductibles, etc.
  • Previous working experience with Google products
  • Working knowledge of facility pricing structure and cost estimates
  • Knowledge of ICD9 (10) and CPT terminology
  • Understanding of Medical Terminology
  • Bilingual fluency with English & Spanish

Benefits & Perks

$2,000 sign-on bonus for external applicantsComprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contributionPaid training