Exceptional Healthcare Inc. View Company Profile
SHIFT: 7PM – 7AMThe Front Desk Associate acts as the first point of contact in the Hospital and is responsible for the following duties:Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Treat all patients and colleagues with dignity and respect.Open communication between all departments and cultivating a team environment.Communicate professionally and effectively with patients, visitors, and vendors.Ability to handle a fast-paced environment professionally and with poise.Stand and greet all patients and visitors in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.xc2xa0Maintain confidentiality and observe HIPAA compliance.Register Emergency Room, Direct Admission, and Outpatient Service patients in a timely and concierge manner in accordance with EMTALA compliance.Obtain all necessary patient demographics, financial information, patient consents, and additional forms.Identify insurance plans, verify benefits, and perform Admission Notifications and Authorizations for admissions and outpatient services.Explanation of benefits and upfront collections of ER Copayments, Deductibles, and self-pay totals.Processing payments and regular communication with the Central billing Office to resolve errors.Perform patient status changes as clinical staff directs.Maintaining patient charts, including creating files, scanning documents into the EMR, auditing charts for completeness, filing, shifting, and occasional shredding.Answer, screen, and direct incoming phone calls.Facilitate deposits and cash reconciliations during shift change.Maintain with accuracy all spreadsheets, and patient logs.Perform clerical duties, including mail delivery, faxing, copying, and scanning.Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Previous Emergency Room (ER) Experience and/or Patient Registrar Experience (Preferred)Working knowledge of insurance identification and terminology (Preferred)Working knowledge of insurance verification and benefit descriptions (Preferred)Working knowledge of Admission Notifications and Insurance AuthorizationsWorking knowledge of Medical TerminologyStrong Organization SkillsProficient Computer SkillsStrong Communication and Customer Service SkillsCurrent Background Clearance and Satisfactory Background Check Resultsxc2xa0xc2xa0 xc2xa0 xc2xa0 xc2xa0 xc2xa0 xc2xa0 xc2xa0High School Diploma/GEDCommitment to Patient and Family SatisfactionSchedule:PRN, Weekends, Day and NightDay Shift 10a xe2x80x93 10p, Weekends and Holidays RequiredBenefits:Health insurance401(k)Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k) matchingLife insurancePaid time offPowered by JazzHROakgkwzIJC