Non-Clinical - Administrative - Financial Administrative Representative

Patient Registration SpecialistPart Time Shift: 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM Schedule: Every weekend plus one weekday, 8-hour shifts 3x8's- ASAP Start- Part Time Please Note That Orientation Hours May Differ From Shift Times This shift would require working every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.Position Summary:Enables patients to secure access to care at PIH Health facilities by performing all tasks related to registration and pre-registration of outpatient and inpatient accounts. Calculates and secures patient liability, including copayments, coinsurance and deductibles in an efficient, accurate and hospitable manner to ensure that the patient, physician and hospital's needs are.Education/Experience/Training Required:2+ yrs experience in front office/medical billing and/or current hospital registration/admitting *** MUST have some registration experience ***2+ yrs experience in insurance verification and/or medical/hospital billing.High school graduate required or equivalentKnowledge of eligibility requirements for Medi-Cal, Hospital Presumptive Eligibility Program, Medicare, Covered California, Cobra, limited benefit plans, VVC and Uncompensated Care Programs.IPA and EMTALA knowledge and experienceStringent adherence to all HIPAA lawsMedical terminologyStrong typing skills 45 and up wpm is requiredNon-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certification within three (3) months of hire dateLA City Fire Card within six (6) months of employment (PIHGS Only)Preferred:Evidence of continuing education in Finance, Accounting or Business AdministrationBilingualProductivity:Completes a minimum of 20 registrations but strives for up to 30+ registrations per 8 hr shift which includes scanning documents, insurance verification and securing upfront collections. Verifies patients are appropriately medically screened and stabilized before Consent of Admissions is signed/discussed and or liability is requested.Additional Skills Needed:Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with staff, patients, guarantors, insurance companies, and physicians.Demonstrated attention to detail; Good English speaking, spelling, reading and Mathematical skills requiredDemonstrate ability to learn quickly, and follow directions as outlined in policies or given by SupervisorStrong Computer skills and Knowledge in Word, Excel and ability to maneuver through multiple screens in a timely mannerAbility to multi-task in a fast and high pressured environmentStrong analytical skills, problem solving.

The ability to act and decide accordingly.