-Two years of experience in a business, billing, or healthcare scheduling/registration/admissions setting preferred.
-Ability to proficiently utilize a computer and software programs is essential.
-Must maintain a professional and courteous manners in dealing with customers and staff in all manners of communication.
-Must demonstrate appropriate and timely independent judgment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Why Work at Saint Francis?
Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need. What started as a 12‑bed hospital has grown into the region's leading healthcare system-recognized nationally for exceptional quality, safety, and patient experience.
A Mission That Matters
At Saint Francis, you're not just doing a job - you're part of a Catholic healing ministry rooted in compassion, dignity, and service. Every action is inspired by a commitment to honor human life and care for every person who walks through the doors.
Mission
To provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality, and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ.
Vision
To be a leading Catholic healthcare system that celebrates and protects the gift of life by providing exceptional patient outcomes in quality, safety, access and value.
Values You Can Feel Every Day
Integrity: Doing what's right, even when no one is watching
Stewardship: Managing resources wisely for the future
Faith: Believing in a purpose greater than ourselves
Hope: Lifting up those who feel discouraged
Joy: Serving others with a grateful, happy heart
Compassion: Seeing others through Christ's eyes
Excellence: Always striving to be the best
Dignity: Respecting human life from beginning to end
If You're Looking to Make a True Impact...
Saint Francis offers a workplace where your work has purpose, your team feels like family, and your contributions support a mission that has been changing lives for more than 150 years.
Benefits
Our most important asset is our colleagues. That's why Saint Francis Healthcare System offers a comprehensive benefits program to meet all your needs. Colleagues working at least 24 hours per week will have aHealth insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
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JOB SUMMARY
The Registration Specialist is responsible for check-in, preregistration, registration, preadmission, and admission. These functions include but are not limited to obtaining accurate and thorough demographic information, responsibility for adhering to compliance with CMS, government payors, commercial and third party payors, EMTALA, and The Joint Commission rules and regulations and ensuring compliance, requirements, benefit verification, preauthorization requirements, signatures on consent for treatment, co-pay collection and other payments on previous balances, obtaining information, pictures and signature on HIPAA forms, issuing Medicare/Tricare Important Messages and Patient Rights and Responsibilities. The Registration Specialist is goal-oriented and makes decisions based on the worth and success of each individual involved in the Revenue Cycle.
-Responsible for obtaining photo ID, insurance cards, signed forms and orders (when applicable) and scanning into the medical record at the time of registration/admission.
-Responsible for working and maintaining system work queues.
-This position will also require answering the telephone, faxing, scanning, DPM's, and various other duties assigned by the manager.
-This individual will be crossed trained with the System Scheduling, Authorization, & Referrals to assist as needed.
-Works closely with other personnel to ensure a smooth, timely flow of patients and information to maximize reimbursement for services.
-Promotes harmonious and efficient intra and inter departmental relationships and delivers quality customer service.
-Adheres to the Mission, Vision, Values and Philosophy of the department and Saint Francis Healthcare System.
-Constantly works with and maintains restricted or confidential information from many sources within the Healthcare System.
-Any and all duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Manager.
JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS
Type: PRN or As Needed
Typical hours for this position: Night shift, days of the week vary
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Certification & Licensures:
N/A
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