REGISTRAR/BILLING COORDINATOR -JONESBORO CARDIOLOGY & VASCULAR

JOB REQUIREMENTS Education High School Graduate plus Health Care courses or on the job training specific to Hospital of Medical Office skills. Experience A minimum of one (1) year experience in a health care setting preferred. Demonstrated proficient computer, written and verbal communication, telephone, cash handling and customer service skills.A demonstrated knowledge of third party billing and reimbursement. Six months experience in hospital insurance billing or one year processing claims at the carrier level or processing claims in a similar medical facility or physicians office is preferred. Keyboard, 10 key and other office equipment skills are necessary. Requires (6) months on the job training to adequately attain job proficiency. Orientation and training is age specific. Physical This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information. Normal hospital environment. Position requires normal of corrected eyesight, hearing within normal range, frequent walking, pushing/pulling wheelchairs up to 350 pounds, and sitting 50% of the time. Operates FAX machines, card embossers, imprinting devices, copiers, printers, and uses computer terminal; requires occasional lifting, stair climbing, and carrying up to 50 pounds; requires direct patient contact. JOB SUMMARY Arranges for the efficient and orderly registration of patients, ensures that accurate patient information is collected and that patients are made aware of hospital policies and procedures. Responsible for patient demographics utilized in the preparation of records and reports used in making operating decisions. Works with and has access to confidential patient information. Position requires making frequent decisions or actions following general procedures often without clearly defined precedents. Position requires a high degree of mental alertness and close visual attention to details. In addition, this employee is responsible for preparing and accurately coding the hospital charge sheets daily, as well as making sure all charge sheets are accounted for. The daily input of charges and verify accuracy of the entered data. Filing of electronic claims and working of the insurance reports every morning. Calling insurances to follow up on payment status or appeals due to denials or incorrect payments. Calling patients for insurance information and arrange payment plan if one is needed. This position requires timely response to inquiries from both the payer and the patient. This position has high contact with patients, employees, physicians, and other members of the community. Occasional stress related to workload and deadline time frames. Attendance is an essential function of this job. Position requires diplomacy and a professional image and manner in dealing with patients, families, visitors, medical staff and SBMC personnel, registrar is responsible for a positive first impression of SBMC personnel as the initial point of service contact for SBMC customers. Job responsibility includes registration in any area under the direction of the SBHV Clinic Manager.