Summary:

To access patients into the hospital system. To establish a satisfactory patient-hospital relationship. To initiate the information flow and records keeping process. To prepare record for electronic billing. To answer phones and schedule patients for appointments

Responsibilities:

• Answer phones and obtains demographic and financial information.
• Schedules new and follow up patient appointments in EMR.
• Registers patients in Hospital system and verifies insurance.
• Verifies coverage and need for Authorization for Procedures.
• Requests/retrieves medical records on patients and prepares them for provider review prior to patient arrival.
• Obtains signatures, consents and copy of insurance card from patient/family upon arrival.
• Maintains schedule in cooperation with nursing staff, conducts patient reminder calls and re-schedules as needed.
• Works with providers for needed signatures for patient paperwork.
• Copy, Fax and coordinate needed insurance information and patient supply/care needs.
• Scan records into EMR and Hospital System to maintain financial records.
• Reviews EMR documentation and Superbills for completeness.
• Enters charges into Cerner Batch Tool.
• Reconciles charges from EMR with charges entered into Cerner.
• Checks Dx codes in HIM system and monitors Pre and Post Bill Edit queues.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Data entry and keyboard/computer skills 
• Customer Service Skills 
• Health Care Experience (preferred)

Location: Sharon-Sharon Hospital 50 Hospital Hill Road
Work Type: Per Diem
Work Schedule: Day 8 hour shifts
Department: Wound Care 
Salary Range: $16.32 - $31.05 Hourly (based on experience)