What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Registration position at AMSURG, LLC?
AMSURG is a nationally recognized leader in the strategic and operational management of ambulatory surgery centers with medical specialties ranging from gastroenterology to ophthalmology and orthopedics. With more than 250 surgery centers across the U.S., we partner with physicians and health systems to deliver the highest standards of patient care and quality. For more information, please access our website: https://www.amsurg.com/. Through AMSURG, our clinician-led organization is changing the face of healthcare by delivering high-quality care that puts the patient first.
Benefits:
At AMSURG, we offer benefits at the speed of your life. Our wide range of health and welfare benefits allow you to choose the right coverage for you and your family. Qualifying employees are eligible to enroll on the 1st of the month, following 30 days of employment. AMSURG offers a variety of health and welfare benefit options to help protect your health and promote your wellbeing. Benefits offered include but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Limited Healthcare FSA, FSAs for Transportation and Parking & HSAs, and a matching 401(K) Plan.
Paid Time Off:
AMSURG offers paid time off, 9 observed holidays, and paid family leave. You accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) each pay period and depending on your position and can earn a minimum of 20 days and up to 25 days per calendar year.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Welcomes patients and visitors by greeting them in person or on the telephone
Collects patient identification cards
Collects patient insurance information
Ensures that documentation is completed and all necessary documents are signed by the patient
Updates patient accounts by recording personal and financial information in the revenue management system
Collects copayments and deductibles as needed
Records payments in the billing system or log as required
Issues receipts for payments received
Balances upfront collections at the end the shift
Notifies clinical when patient is ready to proceed to the clinical area
Accepts deliveries to the ASC, as needed
Maintains business office inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level
Receives and opens office mail as needed
Takes deposits to the bank as needed
Protects patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information
Prepares patients charts for the following day
Maintains strict adherence to the center’s policies and procedures; reports needed changes and discrepancies
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
Attends all required education
Regular and predictable attendance required
Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned