Admitting Technician

US-IA-Waterloo

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Req #: 168281
Type: Full Time Benefits

UnityPoint Health

				Overview:

Admitting Tech

UnityPoint Health - Allen 

Shift: Full-time; 1430-2230; every other weekend and holiday

Benefits Eligible

Creates accurate and thorough registration for each patient visit. Responsible for obtaining demographic and financial information, as well as obtaining signatures required for successful billing submission. Collects patient liability before or at the time of service as defined by the patient's insurance plan. Identifies those patients who may need financial assistance. Interact in a customer focused and compassionate manner to ensure patient's needs are met.

Responsibilities:

* Register patients 
* Review and gathering of patient demographics and insurance 
* Need ability to understand insurance cards and policies/co-pays/deductibles 

* Acquiring & explaining all required patient signatures for consents 
* Handle incoming and outgoing phone calls 
* Financial Responsibility ✓
* Create & present visit estimates 
* Ask for payments 
* Meet point of service goals & standards 
* Balance and close cash drawers 

* Meeting/Communication Requirements (the following could be required during days/shifts that are not part of your regular schedule) 
* Mandatory Staff Meetings 
* Huddles 
* Training 

* Must be comfortable working both independently and in a team setting 
* Understand abide by EMTALA and HIPAA guidelines 
* Position will receive high volumes of communication via text or calls regarding open shift needs within the department 

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

* High School Diploma or equivalent 
* Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English.
* Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheets, email and web browser.

Preferred:

* Medical related diploma or certificate
* 1-year medical office or equivalent experience. Insurance billing for medical or hospital.
			
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