Community Hospital Registration Associate - NIGHT SHIFT - Revenue Cycle Patient Access

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center - Camp Hill, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Camp Hill, PA

Hospitals

About the position

The Community Hospital Registration Associate advances the revenue cycle process for services rendered within a community hospital setting, both inpatient and outpatient. The incumbent is responsible for securing all information required to accurately complete the patient pre-registration and/or registration. This includes converting the correct visit within the billing system, verifying insurance and benefit verification, and reviewing regulatory requirements for admissions, observations, surgical day care visits, ED visits and outpatient services performed in a hospital setting. Patient Access serves as the initial stage in the healthcare journey, marking the outset for enhancing the health and wellness of our patients. Our department offers the team the opportunity to work in various settings, including the emergency room and outpatient sites. This allows you to engage with a diverse patient population and collaborate with medical professionals across a wide spectrum of responsibilities. For those looking to further their career in healthcare, this position provides the background and knowledge of insurance and medical terminology. There are opportunities for advancement within the department to Senior Associate roles and Team Lead positions.

Responsibilities

• Secure all information required to accurately complete patient pre-registration and/or registration.
• Convert the correct visit within the billing system.
• Verify insurance and benefit verification.
• Review regulatory requirements for admissions, observations, surgical day care visits, ED visits, and outpatient services.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Six months minimum in a position in a customer service setting required.

Nice-to-haves

• Medical health insurance knowledge preferred.
• Medical terminology Revenue Cycle experience preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision with no waiting period.
• Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts.