Job Description Summary
The Patient Registration Representative serves as the initial point of contact for patients.
Under general supervision and reporting to the Patient Access Services Supervisor, the Patient Access Services Representative provides high level customer service while facilitating accurate and timely completion of registration verifying and preparing all patient accounts for inpatient and outpatient billing to maximize payment for Hospital and Clinic services.
This position reviews and verifies all payment methods available (insurance, self-pay, agency) and patient/insurance information.
This role works with patients to set up payment arrangements and to arrange/apply for assistance programs.
Assists in collecting copayments and deductibles and solves basic billing inquiries.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC002342 SYS - Outpatient Registration
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-21
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Job Description
Facilitates accurate and timely completion of registration and distributes all paperwork necessary for patient care.
Works closely with physicians and nurses to provide optimal ambulatory health care.
Applies guest relations policies to patients, physicians and co-workers.
Ability to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, professional demeanor, and guest relations.
Continuously seeks self-improvement through various programs and opportunities offered by the Medical Center and UMA (e.
g.
Human Resources, Information Systems, UPDATES, Administrative Services, Quality Improvement, etc.
).
Maintains Age Specific Competency based on the age and developmental stage of the patient population for their service.
Position requires ability to operate equipment including, but not limited to, computers, printers, fax machines, multi-line phone system, and typewriter.
Additional Job Description
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university; or a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and two years of work experience in a Medical Office, Call Center, and/or customer service business environment and a minimum of 6 months satisfactory work experience in MUHA Patient Access, or at least 6 months of medical related work experience is required.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.
For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.
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gov/e-verify/employees
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