Clinic Registration Specialist (Financial Advocate) - Pediatric Therapy - West Des Moines

Overview

As the initial contact to the department/clinic, uses personal skills to quickly build a positive relationship with persons served. Creates a welcoming environment for persons served. Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage details by accurately completing registration, verifying payer coverage, processing orders/referrals, maintaining medical records and completing billing procedures. Effectively manages positive relationships with referral sources and other members of the team. Positive impact on patient flow and processes to streamline access to care for patients in Blank Therapy.   

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Processing orders/ referrals. Patient Registration: 

Processes therapy orders accurately

Obtains accurate information from referring physician or family during intake procedures.

Accurately and completely obtains patient information in regards to demographics and insurance to register the patient

Objectively and effectively communicates at a personal and professional level.

Exhibits exceptional communication skills in working with a variety of individuals to create rapport and obtain information for accurate registration.

Manages up the clinic and professional staff to alleviate patient/family anxiety and confidence in the care received.

Coordinates with providers and patient/families regarding appointment scheduling

Handles phone calls in professional and timely manner to enhance communication for patients/families and providers.

 

Verifying/ managing payor coverage and billing:

Verifies insurance benefits with insurance companies and checks for required pre-certification. Able to answer questions regarding CPT codes and diagnosis coding.

Communicates to patient/family regarding payment. Knowledgeable of various insurance policies, co-payments, and hospital deductions.

Handles telephone calls concerning patient benefits or estimated costs promptly.

Communicates with third party payers to assure payment (ie: sends medical records promptly, etc

Understands and complies with billing and reimbursement procedures according to governmental and third party requirements.

 

Additional Projects:

Assists with departmental projects including data collection, project pilots, patient engagement.

Other duties as assigned.

 

Compliance:

Reports any questions or concerns regarding compliance immediately to the attention of department or organization/hospital administrative staff.

Utilizes a family-centered approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Shows responsible and accountable management of human, fiscal, and material resources.

Accepts responsibility for maintaining and developing personal and professional skills and knowledge related to the work area assigned.

Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.

Balances team and individual responsibilities; open and objective to other’s views; gives them welcome feedback; contributes to positive team goals; and puts the success of the team above own interests.

 

OTHER FUNCTIONS performed on an as needed basis:

This position may be assigned a specific mission to address in an emergency situation to assist in disaster response and recovery as part of the UPH-DM Hospital Emergency Incident Command System. Situations of a critical nature may require an individual to perform multiple tasks until additional support can be obtained.

Performs functions other than described due to extenuating circumstances.

Qualifications

Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Must read, write, speak and comprehend English. Must be able to communicate effectively (written and orally) with people of diverse professional, educational and lifestyle backgrounds.

 

Experience: Two years billing/financial counselor experience or health care related experience preferred. Must have working knowledge of Microsoft products and Outlook. Must be flexible to learn additional IT applications as assigned.

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Accountability

Adaptability

Business Acumen

Collaboration

Communication-written & verbal

Decision making

Flexibility

Customer/patient focused

Interpersonal skills

Managing priorities/deadlines

Microsoft Office

Motivation

Multicultural sensitivity

Planning and organizing skills

Problem-solving

Professionalism

Teamwork

Technical aptitude – ability to learn new systems quickly

 

Other: Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.