1.Accurately obtains and processes patient demographic, insurance and medical information for registrations, admissions and financial purposes. Demonstrates the ability to identify and register patient accurately into the Master Patient Index thereby reducing erroneous duplicate Medical Records. PAR will be expected to maintain a 98% accuracy rate, in accordance with Best Practice Standards. Demonstrates the ability to act appropriately on Real Time Insurance eligibility messages, including adding, removing, correcting, and terminating coverages. Demonstrates excellence in ensuring patients are provided with necessary regulatory information (i.e. HIPAA, Patient Rights Brochure, IMM, NOOS, ABN, etc.)
2.Consistently registers patients face-to-face; communicates financial responsibilities to patients and collects funds accordingly. Answers the phone courteously and professionally and as per department guidelines, responds to inquiries, and refers all calls as appropriate.
3.Independently prioritizes PAR workflow (including, but not limited to, work queue management, patient registrations, insurance verification, and other assigned tasks) to meet deadlines and maximize productivity; Responsible for the daily monitoring and corrections of the department work queue(s).
4.Demonstrates ability to apply technical knowledge in multiple systems, including but not limited to Epic-based applications, Meditech applications, administrative applications (i.e. Outlook, AAMC Intranet, Active Staffer, TimePC, etc.)and necessary online applications (i.e. IXT Copay Collections).
5.Maintains a thorough understanding of downtime and/or disaster procedures, and effectively demonstrates the ability to perform job functions during such conditions.
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