Per Diem Patient Registration Specialist

Patient Access Registration Specialist

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale.

We are seeking an energetic candidate for our Patient Access Registration Department at The University of Arizona Cancer Center @ Dignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. The perfect candidate will facilitate the patient admission flow, including patient identification, accurate demographics, insurance authorization, notification and verification of insurance e-benefits to obtain accurate and prompt reimbursement. Additional duties include providing information and answering questions about payment assistance, collecting co-payments, patient liabilities, compliance with HIPAA, and entering all necessary information into the hospital computer system.

This position is Per Diem (As Needed) Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work on any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 7:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. No weekends or major holidays are required. We are located at the Cancer Institute eph's Hospital and Medical Center in the heart of Downtown Phoenix at 625 N 6th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004.

We have onsite café and provide 2 weeks of paid training.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Communicate directly with patients and/or families either in person or on the phone to complete the registration process by collecting patient demographics, health information, and verifying insurance eligibility/benefits
• Respond to patient and caregivers' inquiries always in a compassionate and respectful manner
• Obtain Benefits and Insurance verification
• Point of Service Cash Collection, Co-Pays, Deductibles and Coinsurance
• Accurate Computer Data Entry
• Scan documents
• Organize and schedule patient services and appointments for referrals
• Register and Pre-Register Patients for Emergency, Elective and Scheduled Cases
• Work with various systems including Patient Registration and Electronic Medical Record
• Generate, review and analyze patient data reports and follow up on issues and inconsistencies as necessary

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2+ years of experience in a Hospital Patient Registration Department, Physician office or any medical setting
• 1+ years of customer service experience
• 1+ years of experience with insurance policies and procedures
• Ability to work as needed day shifts, Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7am - 5pm (Shift is assigned within those hours)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in collecting patient copays, deductibles, etc.
• Experience submitting authorization requests and/or processing referrals
• Previous working experience with Google products
• 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

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a…