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Per Diem Patient Registration Specialist
Requisition number 2313918
Job category Admin Support Services
Primary location Phoenix AZ
Date posted 04272026
Overtime status Non-exempt
Travel No
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Optum is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care pharmacy benefits data and resources they need to feel their best.
Here you will find a culture guided by inclusion talented peers comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale.
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We are seeking an energetic candidate for our Patient Access Registration Department at The University of Arizona Cancer Center Dignity Health St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center. The perfect candidate will facilitate the patient admission flow including patient identification accurate demographics insurance authorization notification and verification of insurance e - benefits to obtain accurate and prompt reimbursement. Additional duties include providing information and answering questions about payment assistance collecting co-payments patient liabilities compliance with HIPAA and entering all necessary information into the hospital computer system.
As Patient Registration Specialists we are often the first point of contact for our patients and their families. As such we value representing an important first impression. Our professionalism expertise and dedication help ensure that our patients receive the quality of care they need. We are diligent in obtaining complete and accurate insurance and demographic information in a timely manner this enables us to provide high quality compassionate health care service to all who need them regardless of their ability to pay.
This position is Per Diem As Needed Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work on any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 700am - 500pm Monday through Friday. No weekends or major holidays are required. We are located at the Cancer Institute at St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center in the heart of Downtown Phoenix at 625 N 6th St Phoenix AZ 85004. We have onsite café and provide 2 weeks of paid training.
Primary Responsibilities
Communicate directly with patients and or families either in person or on the phone to complete the registration process by collecting patient demographics health information and verifying insurance eligibility benefits
Respond to patient and caregivers inquiries always in a compassionate and respectful manner
Obtain Benefits and Insurance verification
Point of Service Cash Collection Co - Pays Deductibles and Coinsurance
Accurate Computer Data Entry
Scan documents
Organize and schedule patient services and appointments for referrals
Register and Pre - Register Patients for Emergency Elective and Scheduled Cases
Work with various systems including Patient Registration and Electronic Medical Record
Generate review and analyze patient data reports and follow up on issues and inconsistencies as necessary
Youll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide
UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions worldwide. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others.
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