Patient Registration Specialist I - RCO Registration (League City)

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Patient Registration Specialist I - RCO Registration (League City) - ( 2602868 ) Description EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Minimum Qualifications: - 1 year of experience with billing, financial screening, insurance verification, collections, and/or customer service required. JOB SUMMARY: This position facilitates access to UTMB services for new and returning patients, coordinates financial arrangements including financial screening and communicates with patients, referral sources, and the treatment team regarding patient access and financial issues. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: - Perform and master COR, ED, Admitting Registrations functions as defined in each area’s customized CBO tool. - Verifies all patient demographic, insurance coverage, benefits, and authorization requirements for all services. - Screens patient for financial responsibility and possible cash collections. - Determines potential reimbursement sources available to the patient and directs patient toward financial assistance programs. - Determines and collects appropriate deposit. - Facilitation of referrals/prior authorizations. - Eligibility determination of third party programs. - Serves as information resources for patie...