What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Registration Associate position at medstar-stg?
Status: Full-time, 40-hours per week
Schedule: Day/Evening Shift, Monday-Friday 1:30pm-10:00pm
Location: Georgetown University Hospital
Department: Imaging Services
Must be available for mandatory training schedule in the first 90-days of employment: Tuesday-Thursday, 8:00am-4:30pm (3 consecutive days, 1 week only).
Responsible for inpatient and outpatient registration activities, which include assessing the patient's financial status, identifying and obtaining a source of payment and gathering sufficient information to facilitate reimbursement, ensuring the notification is accurate and complete, and interfacing with insurers and members of the health care team. Requires proficient and professional encounters with other departments, insurance companies, third-party administrators, physician offices, and associates to input correct patient demographics and insurance information, verify eligibility, and identify and obtain referral and authorization needs to ensure a seamless revenue cycle process.