Admission Registration Specialist ; PartTime 4th Shift

Admission Registration Specialist 1 (Part Time) 4th Shift-11417

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Location:

Oak Park, Illinois. Business Unit:
Rush Oak Park. Hospital:
Rush Oak Park Hospital. Department:
Patient Registration. Work Type:
Part Time (Total FTE between 0.5 and 0.89).

Shift: Shift 2.

Work Schedule:

4 Hr (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM).

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

Pay Range: $17.63 - $27.77 per hour. Rush salaries are determined by many factors including education, job‑related experience, skills, and internal equity. Offers may vary.

The Admissions Registration Specialist I is responsible for reviewing patient registration for all types of admissions and elective procedures to ensure patient and guarantor demographic and insurance information is complete and current with each patient visit. The role assists patients with understanding their insurance options, collecting patient financial responsibilities, and performing all functions in a courteous and respectful manner, advocating for the patient’s best interest and wellbeing.

Exemplifies Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 0-1 year of experience.
• Must have a basic understanding of the core Microsoft suite offerings (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Excellent communication and outstanding customer service and listing skills.
• Basic keyboarding skills.
• Critical thinking, sound judgment and strong problem‑solving skills essential.
• Team oriented, open minded, flexible, and willing to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Ability to prioritize and function effectively, efficiently, and accurately in a multi‑tasking complex, fast paced and challenging department.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures.
• Ability to function independently and manage own time and work tasks.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Associates Degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• Experience with in a hospital or clinic environment, a health insurance company, managed care organization or other health care financial service setting, performing medical claims processing, financial counseling, financial clearance, accounting, or customer service.
• Knowledge of insurance and governmental programs, regulations, and billing processes e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security Disability, Champus, Supplemental Security Income Disability, etc., managed care contracts and coordination of benefits is highly desired.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy and physiology is preferable.

• Collects, verifies, and enters into Epic the patient's demographic, employer, financial, emergency contact, insurance, subscriber, and case‑specific information, such as referring physician and diagnosis.
• Consistently obtains and scans all necessary documents for completion of the admission process; consent, , insurance card, MIMS, OBS, COB, etc.
• Obtains and interprets the patient's insurance benefits and communicates this information accurately to the patient and co‑workers.
• Determines the patient's financial obligation and communicates this information accurately and with respect to the patient.
• Performs registration functions consistent with Federal, State and Local regulatory agencies and payer requirements, and organizational policies and procedures, including HIPAA privacy and security regulations, as well as JACHO.
• Performs the admission notification (NOA) process, a required communication with the patient’s payer to ensure that the payment for patient’s inpatient stay is secured.
• Informs patients of hospital policies that govern the revenue cycle, minimizes potential financial risk by discussing with the patient and/or guarantor their financial responsibility for upcoming visits/procedures, past due balances and referral requirements, offering options…