Patient Registrar SEIU job at EvergreenHealth Hospital-Main Campus in Kirkland

EvergreenHealth Hospital-Main Campus is hiring Patient Registrar SEIU on Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:55:03 GMT. High School diploma or equivalent At EvergreenHealth, we value and encourage the individuality, involvement and expertise of our team members. Our high-tech, high-touch philosophy allows us to serve our patients to the highest level while appreciating each individual employee as a vital element in our highly skilled, compassionate patient care team. Our employees are dedicated to service...

Patient Registrar SEIU

Location: Kirkland Washington

Description: EvergreenHealth Hospital-Main Campus is hiring Patient Registrar SEIU right now, this job will be placed in Washington. Detailed specification about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. High School diploma or equivalent

At EvergreenHealth, we value and encourage the individuality, involvement and expertise of our team members. Our high-tech, high-touch philosophy al! lows us to serve our patients to the highest level while appreciating each individual employee as a vital element in our highly skilled, compassionate patient care team. Our employees are dedicated to service excellence and family-centered care: with this commitment we partner providers with patients and families to deliver exceptional care to our community.

Job Summary:
Represent EvergreenHealth as welcoming officials to patients and visitors and is responsible for accurate and courteous registration of patients in a manner that promotes EvergreenHealth’s values that contributes towards an optimum patient experience. Accountable for the proper patient identification to ensure a patient safety. Initiates the Patient Revenue Cycle for maximum and timely reimbursement with utilization of registration functions/systems.

Essential Job Functions:
1. Interviews patient or their representatives to obtain demographic and billing information! via the registration area or the patient’s bedside.
2. Assists patients in completing the appropriate consent and/or worker’s compensation forms.

3. Completes pre-registration of patients prior to scheduled admission as necessary (may be conducted over phone or in person with patient or patient representative).

4. Responsible for point-of-service collections.

5. Identifies the need for financial counseling and refers the patient to the Financial Clearance Unit.

6. Demonstrates knowledge of insurance payers and the use of electronic systems for verification purposes.

7. Works with the House Supervisor for direct and scheduled admits as needed.

8. Responsible for updating patient type changes based on physician’s orders.

9. Informs surgery patients of scheduled admit and surgery times.

10. Responsible for following downtime procedures.

Competencies:

• Must utilize one or more Cerner applications to deliver and track patient! care.
• The Patient Access department is highly diverse; fast paced, and can be a very stressful environment. Ability to multitask, to stay focused and calm is important at all times. The department is open 7 days a week and admitting shifts vary within that time. The ability to be flexible and available to cover needed shifts is essential to maintain teamwork and a seamless flow for patients.

License, Certification, Education or Experience:
REQUIRED for the position:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to be flexible in work assignments, detail oriented and organized and works well with others in a professional manner.
• Strong communication skills to effectively obtain information from patients, physicians, other clients.
• Ability to function independently, organize work, multitask, and establish priorities.
• Numerical ability is required to ! discuss financial arrangements including deposit requirements.
Ability to exercise good judgment in determining appropriate actions in emergent situations, problem solving, and retain composure in stressful situations.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to manage work volume and disseminate status updates to team members.

DESIRED for the position:

• Vocational training or college degree in the healthcare setting.
• 2 year prior experience in a hospital or medical setting
• Working knowledge of insurances.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the SEIU which contains a "union security" provision. This means that, as a condition of employment, you must join the union and pay union dues and any required fees within 30 days of your date of hire.
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to EvergreenHealth Hospital-Main Campus.

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This job starts available on: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:55:03 GMT

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