Outpatient Registration Coordinator

Firsthealth Of The Carolinas

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area's only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.

Responsible for registration of patients, verification of insurance benefits, pre certifications and verification of demographic information.

This position is deemed essential. Essential staff are expected to report to work during inclement weather.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will also include payment collection and posting, and financial assistance applications as needed.

Qualifications

Bilingual skills preferred. High School diploma or GED required. Able to work weekends, holidays and shift rotations as needed.

The following, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this position :

Education / formal training / licenser / certification / experience :

High school graduate (or equivalent). Understanding of medical terminology. Two years' experience in a medical related field preferred.

Additional Skills :

Strong verbal communication skills. Effectively able to manage multiple tasks in an organized manner. Must be able to type 35 wpm and be computer literate. The candidate / employee must be committed to excellent customer service when dealing with all types of patients, internal and external.

Working Conditions / Physical Demand :

Primary office environment / workstation. Potential exposure to communicable disease.

• Stooping : Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist.
• Crouching : Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and the spine
• Standing, walking and sitting for extended periods of time
• Medium physical effort is required in lifting up to 40 pounds with frequent lifting and / or carrying of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Essential Sensory Requirements :

Essential Mental Requirements :

Exposure to Hazards :