Full-Time

Patient Access Registration Specialist

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Intermountain Healthcare

Intermountain Healthcare

10,001+ employees

Intermountain Healthcare is a nonprofit health system.

Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$18.29 - $24.26Hourly

Entry

Brighton, CO, USA

Located at Platte Valley Hospital in Brighton, Colorado.

Category
Healthcare Administration & Support
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent, required
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, required
  • At least one (1) year of experience in the hospitality or service industry, preferred
Responsibilities
  • Register patients.
  • Confirm, enter, and/or update all required demographic data on patient and guarantor on registration system.
  • Avoid overlays and duplicate patient medical records.
  • Follow procedures when identifying a patient and applying the patient identification bracelet.
  • Register patients during downtime following downtime procedures and enter data into registration system immediately upon system availability.
  • Obtain and explain copies of insurance card(s), forms of ID, and signature(s) on all required forms.
  • Verify information on appropriate accounts to determine insurance coordination of benefits, pre-certification/prior-authorization if not verified by PASC.
  • Complete the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) questionnaire when applicable.
  • Verify insurance to determine coordination of benefits and obtain authorization and/or referrals as required.
  • Screen for and process non-covered services and waiver of liability (ABN) through automated screening at time of service.
  • Inform self-pay patients of liability due, prepayment requirements and coordinate screening of alternate funding sources if applicable.
  • Prepare estimate of procedures, calculate advance payment requirements on previous or bad debt and current balances.
  • Refer potentially eligible patients to financial counseling and/or contract eligibility vendor(s).
  • Coordinate with clinical areas and other ancillary departments to obtain accurate orders in order to establish patient financial expectations.
  • Collect patient payments and provide accurate receipt.
  • Post all payments in system.
  • Reconcile receipts with cash collected and completes required balancing forms.
  • Document patient account notes for all interactions/transactions.
  • Maintain departmental and/or individual work queues and reports as required.
  • Explain/answer patient billing inquiries and interpret statement data to resolve accounts.
  • Escalate account issues which cannot be resolved.
  • Update the emergency department room tracking system.
Intermountain Healthcare

Intermountain Healthcare

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Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$1.8M

Headquarters

Salt Lake City, Utah

Founded

1975

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Intermountain Health's expansion into Nevada and Colorado through partnerships and new facilities increases its market presence and accessibility to patients.
  • The $2.4 million NIH grant for cardiac research positions Intermountain Health at the forefront of medical innovation and research.
  • Successful pilot programs, such as the virtual cardiology care with Story Health, highlight Intermountain's ability to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

What critics are saying

  • The rapid expansion and numerous partnerships may strain Intermountain Health's resources and operational capacity.
  • The competitive healthcare landscape requires continuous innovation and adaptation to maintain leadership and avoid being outpaced by rivals.

What makes Intermountain Healthcare unique

  • Intermountain Health's strategic partnerships, such as with Story Health and NeuroFlow, enhance its service offerings in cardiology and behavioral health, setting it apart from other healthcare providers.
  • The organization's focus on innovative care models, like virtual cardiology and behavioral health integration, demonstrates a commitment to cutting-edge healthcare solutions.
  • Intermountain Health's recognition as the top large health system by Fortune Magazine underscores its leadership and excellence in the healthcare sector.

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