Lead Registration Specialist
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Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position. Leads registration associates in performing a variety of administrative and clerical duties to manage patient registration and obtain patient financial obligation.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:1. High school graduate or equivalent. 2. State criminal background check, and federal, if applicable, as required for state department of health (e.g. PA DOH, OH DOH, MD DOH, WV DHHR) regulated areas based on physical work location.EXPERIENCE: 1. One (1) year of patient registration experience. CORE JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.1. Monitors registration activities in assigned area(s) to ensure completion of registration and collection duties; reporting potential issues as necessary. 2. Performs registration duties including, but not limited to, obtaining demographic/billing/insurance information, preparing WVU Medicine standard consent form, collecting deposits/co-payments/deductibles/patient liability payments, and preparing armbands for patient identification. 3. Assists in training employees and educating staff on pertinent changes to their role. 4. Assists in coordinating down time procedures. 5. Organizes daily tasks in appropriate priority to achieve optimal productivity, accountability, and efficiency. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping. 2. Visual acuity must be within normal range.3. Manual dexterity to operate keyboards, fax machines, telephones, and other business equipment.4. Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.5. Reading and comprehension ability.WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. High volume, fast paced environment.2. Exposure to communicable disease.3. Frequent interactions with patients, medical staff, and support staff daily on a continual basis.SKILLS AND ABILITIES:1. Ability to accurately utilize applicable computer software and equipment for access processing & demonstrates ability to follow down time procedures.2. Demonstrate knowledge of procedure to report and/or document unsafe/hazardous conditions, incidents and defective equipment in compliance with hospital policy.3. Requires considerable attention to detail, the ability to be organized and to be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.4. Requires the ability to memorize a considerable amount of information, and to be able to reference information not retained from written sources or from appropriate personnel.5. Requires the ability to understand medical insurance requirements for payment and basic knowledge of covered services.6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to understand written and verbal communication. 7. Basic knowledge of medical terminology. Additional Job Description:Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36Shift: Varied (United States of America)Exempt/Non-Exempt:United States of America (Non-Exempt)Company: JMC Jefferson Medical CenterCost Center:545 JMC Patient AccessAddress: 300 S Preston StRansonWest VirginiaWVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.