Registration Specialist - Radiology Oncology - Casual

Patient Registration Specialist

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It's helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient's needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Location : Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center Address : 8303 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE Work Schedule : This is a casual / PRN position. Casual / PRN employees work on an 'as needed' basis to meet the needs of the business. Work days / hours will often vary from week to week. Embraces organizational expectations for customer service. Creates accurate and thorough records during the patient registration process including : verification of patient demographics, reason for visit and financial information. Electronically verifies patient eligibility and financial responsibility and performs point of service collections, as appropriate. Makes referral to financial counselors, as appropriate. Coordinates admission reservation with clinical team.

Responsibilities

1. Accurately registers and dismisses patients in a courteous and timely manner.

• Registers patients in the electronic registration system to Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in a courteous and timely manner.
• Reviews and explains all registration forms prior to obtaining signatures from the patient or patient representative.
• Performs bedside visits, as needed to complete the registration process and point of service collections.
• Scans patient identification documents into the registration encounter.

2. Verifies and enters insurance / payer information.

3. Advises patients of their copayment requirement in a respectful and courteous manner. Documents and secures all payments according to policy.

4. Performs order entry functions for lab patients registered in Admitting, as required.

5. Consistently adheres to Safety and Infection Control guidelines, to assure a safe work environment, according to hospital policy.

6. Completes tasks and work responsibilities associated with a shift, to maintain a productive department, as outlined in training plan.

7. Displays adaptability to assure department staffing needs are met.

8. Maintains teamwork spirit, positive mentoring.

9. Shows respect for patients and co-workers.

10. Performs periodic, situational and other duties as required.

11. Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment, as outlined in the Age Specific Criteria.

Job Requirements

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Physical Activity

Not necessary for the position (0%) :

Occasionally Performed (1%-33%) :

Frequently Performed (34%-66%) :

Constantly Performed (67%-100%) :

Job Hazards

Not Related :

Occasionally (34%-66%) :