Patient Registration Rep - Northridge, United States - Northridge Hospital Medical Center

Northridge Hospital Medical Center

Verified Company

Northridge, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Overview

Founded in 1955 Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California.

The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley.

As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation's five largest health care systems.

We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit for more information.

Patient Registration Representative - Patient Registration

Northridge Hospital Medical Center

Our Benefits:

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
Access to cuttingedge medical resources and technology.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Paid time off and holiday benefits.

Responsibilities

Greet patient and visitor and provide excellent customer service.
Accurately and efficiently register patients for medical services including verifying patient information and insurance coverage.
Obtain necessary information such as medical history medications allergies and other related information from patients and ensure that all information is entered correctly into the electronic health record
Assist patient in filling out necessary paperwork
Collect copays and outstanding balances at the time of service and provide patients with receipts
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure patient receive the appropriate care.

Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of experience working in a hospital Patient Registration department physician office setting healthcare insurance company revenue cycle vendor and/or other revenue cycle related roles
High School diploma GED or equivalent.

Skills:

Thorough understanding of insurance policies and procedures.
Working knowledge of medical terminology.
Able to perform basic mathematics for payment calculation.
Experience in requesting and processing financial payments.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills.
Knowledge of charity care programs as well as the various government and nongovernment programs preferred.
Fire Safety care required (have 90 days to obtain as of hire date)

This position is represented by SEIU UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Pay Range
$ $30.26 /hour