Registration Specialist - Emergency Department

Registration Specialist

The Registration Specialist is responsible for check-in, preregistration, registration, preadmission, and admission. These functions include but are not limited to obtaining accurate and thorough demographic information, responsibility for adhering to compliance with CMS, government payors, commercial and third party payors, EMTALA, and The Joint Commission rules and regulations and ensuring compliance, requirements, benefit verification, preauthorization requirements, signatures on consent for treatment, co-pay collection and other payments on previous balances, obtaining information, pictures and signature on HIPAA forms, issuing Medicare / Tricare Important Messages and Patient Rights and Responsibilities. The Registration Specialist is goal-oriented and makes decisions based on the worth and success of each individual involved in the Revenue Cycle.

• Responsible for obtaining photo ID, insurance cards, signed forms and orders (when applicable) and scanning into the medical record at the time of registration / admission.
• Responsible for working and maintaining system work queues.
• This position will also require answering the telephone, faxing, scanning, DPM's, and various other duties assigned by the manager.
• This individual will be crossed trained with the System Scheduling, Authorization, & Referrals to assist as needed.
• Works closely with other personnel to ensure a smooth, timely flow of patients and information to maximize reimbursement for services.
• Promotes harmonious and efficient intra and inter departmental relationships and delivers quality customer service.
• Adheres to the Mission, Vision, Values and Philosophy of the department and Saint Francis Healthcare System.
• Constantly works with and maintains restricted or confidential information from many sources within the Healthcare System.
• Any and all duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Manager.

Type : Full Time (72 hours per 2 week pay period, with benefits)

Hours vary

Education : High School Diploma or equivalent required

Certification & Licensures : N / A

Experience : Two years of experience in a business, billing, or healthcare scheduling / registration / admissions setting preferred.

Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saint Francis Healthcare System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with Saint Francis Healthcare System, please call 573-331-5152 or email us at hr@sfmc.net.

Saint Francis Healthcare System supports the overall health and wellness of our colleagues by discouraging the use of tobacco and nicotine products. If you are selected for a career opportunity with our organization, and are a tobacco or nicotine user, you will be required to complete a tobacco / nicotine cessation program within your first year of employment. This program is free of charge as part of our Employee Assistance Program.