Per Diem Patient Registration Specialist - Phoenix, AZ
Optum
Glendale, AZ
16 days ago
$16.00 - $20.43
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Job Description
Join Optum as a Per Diem Patient Registration Specialist and play a vital role in facilitating patient admissions and ensuring quality care at the University of Arizona Cancer Center. Your professionalism will create a positive first impression while helping patients navigate their healthcare journey.
Key Responsibilities
Communicate with patients and families to complete the registration process
Respond to inquiries in a compassionate and respectful manner
Obtain benefits and insurance verification
Collect co-pays, deductibles, and coinsurance
Ensure accurate computer data entry
Organize and schedule patient services and appointments
Register and pre-register patients for various cases
Work with patient registration and electronic medical record systems
Generate and analyze patient data reports
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
2+ years of experience in a Hospital Patient Registration Department or medical setting
1+ years of customer service experience
1+ years of experience with insurance policies and procedures
Ability to work as needed day shifts
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in collecting patient copays and deductibles
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 contribution2 weeks of paid training