FHCHC is a forward-thinking, dynamic, and exciting community health center that provides care for multiple generations at nearly 140,000 office visits in 19 locations. Overseen by a Board of Directors, the majority of whom are patients themselves, we are proud to offer a wide range of primary and specialty care services, as well as evidence-based patient programs to educate patients in healthy lifestyle choices. As we grow and are able to bring high-quality health care to more areas that need access, we continue to put our patients first in everything we do. The mission of FHCHC is “To improve the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high quality, patient-centered care that is culturally responsive.”For over 50 years, we have been a health care leader in our community focused on providing excellent, affordable primary care to all patients, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Fair Haven is proud to have a diverse and motivated team of professionals who are constantly seeking ways to enhance and improve the health and well-being of all patients. We believe that everyone should have access to high-quality medical and dental care, regardless of ability to pay.Job purposeTo provide timely, detailed accurate full patient registration prior to the patient’s visit, either via telephone or in person to assure an exceptional patient experience. This individual maintains a patient-focused approach towards operational excellence while working as an integral part of the health care team.Duties and responsibilitiesThe Pre-Registration Specialist performs timely, detailed, accurate full patient registration and maintains the integrity of the demographic information of the patient, insured, guarantor and insurance company as well as all additional information required for reporting. Typical duties include but are not limited to:
Obtain and verify patient demographic and guarantor information prior to visits to ensure that the patient record is accurate and is available for billing purposes.
Obtain patient insurance information and verify the patient’s eligibility, whether via phone, web-site or electronic eligibility checks.
Obtain and verify patient information required for reporting purposes prior to visits.
Work queues/listings to determine which patients require pre-registration 1-7 days prior to their upcoming appointment.
Contact patients via telephone to obtain needed information.
Answer all incoming phone calls in a timely manner demonstrating good customer service.
Obtain benefits to aid in payment collections at time of service.
Provide accurate information to patients about insurance requirements.
Complete all necessary questionnaires when needed for upcoming appointments.
Ensure that the proper steps are taken to eliminate patients from pre-registration status and communicate with Patient Access what is needed at the check in process.
Ability to provide information to patients regarding FHCHC services and directions to various locations.
Maintain and adhere to HIPAA privacy policies.
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED with experience in medical billing is required. Bi-lingual in English and Spanish is also required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work as a member of the team to serve the patients is essential.
The selected candidate must be detail oriented and have the ability to work independently with one year of experience demonstrating customer service highly preferred. Epic experience is desirable.
Must be willing to work in various locations and various shifts
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Must have manual dexterity to operate keyboards, telephones and other business equipment
Position requires the use of a headset and the ability to sit for extended periods of time
High volume of calls each day.
Medical office type environment. Works closely with co-workers daily
Direct reports
None
OSHA StatusCategory III—Low Risk PositionGenerally works in an office environment with no exposure to bloodborne pathogensPhysical requirementsPhysical Demands: Requires walking, bending, sitting, standing, writing, reading, telephone use, data input into computer, pulling medical records,Mental Demands: Ability to cope with continual changing priorities under potentially stressful conditionsManual Dexterity Required: Ability to use a keyboard, telephone.American with Disabilities Requirements:External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
