Location: Warwick,RI, USA
Primary Function: Responsible for obtaining Personal Health Information (PHI) for all Kent patients in a timely, professional and caring manner. This information, entered into the Hospitals Information and Clinical Systems, includes demographic and financial information that will be used by all departments within the hospital. Assists in maintaining financial integrity of the hospital through the verification of patient insurance information through online communication with payers, appropriate collection of co-payments at time of registration and manages the daily operations relative to patient bed assignments.
Job Qualifications and Specifications: A High School Diploma and a minimum of two year job-related experience or equivalent is required. Certificate of Medical Terminology and strong oral communications skills are preferred. Exceptional patient relation and customer service skills are critical. Minimum typing speed of 40 wpm with a working knowledge of personal computers with an ability to utilize multiple applications within an environment are required. Experience in a medical office or customer service preferred.
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutionsButler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Centerare trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nations top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.
Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.