Job Responsibilities
Patient Registration
- Greets patients and/or visitors to the facility in a courteous manner
- Conducts interviews to obtain relevant demographic and insurance data; obtains appropriate signatures on medical, legal and financial forms
- Provides copies and interpretation of hospital policies and regulations to patients including, but not limited to visiting hours, patient rights, services etc.
- Enters patient information into hospital registration system(s) and verifies accuracy of information. Re-verifies demographics and insurance of recurring patients
- Meets established quality standards and adheres to department key performance indicators
- Obtains and/or verifies authorization and referral requirements as applicable
- Adheres to all regulatory agency guidelines (i.e HIPAA) and safeguards patient information at all times
Patient Education
- Educates patients on out-of-pocket responsibilities
- Collects balances, enters payment into collection system and closes batch end of day
- Refers patients to Financial Counseling when applicable
Scheduling
- Schedules and/or contacts patients for admission, outpatient procedures, tests as applicable
- Arranges for transport or escorts patient to room or clinical department as applicable
Clerical Functions
- Maintains logs and completes various forms related to internal procedures (i.e birth/death certificates)
- Answers phone calls in a prompt and polite manner
- Follow department procedures for patient throughput as applicable and other duties as assigned
ADA Essential Functions
Experience and Qualifications
Requirements
- A High School Degree or GED
- Ability to effectively interact with patients, clinical team members, and other team members
- Minimum 1 year experience working in any high-volume/high-intensity service industry (e.g., hospital, medical office, hospitality, restaurant, education or retail environment)
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and superior keyboarding skills (approximately 55 wpm); ability to learn and navigate multiple computer systems/ applications
- Detail-oriented and a team player
- Flexible/adaptable nature to work in a continuously evolving environment
- Attendance of mandatory training upon hire and successful passing of cumulative assessment
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual language skills preferred based on site location
- Previous healthcare experience
- Associate's Degree or above
The salary range for this position is $39,290-$59,800/year
Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Northwell Health. Candidates should check Northwell Health Careers for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.