Hospital & Health Care, Healthcare Services

Admitting Technician

Waterloo, IAOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Patient Registration
Demographics
Insurance Information
Signatures
Billing Submission
Patient Liability
Financial Assistance
Customer Focused
Compassionate Manner
Patient Needs

Nice to have

Medical Office Experience

Role summary

UnityPoint Health - Allen is seeking a part-time Admitting Technician to join their team. This role is responsible for accurate patient registration, gathering demographic and financial information, obtaining necessary signatures for billing, and collecting patient liability. The technician will also identify patients needing financial assistance and interact with patients in a customer-focused and compassionate manner. Responsibilities include handling phone calls, creating visit estimates, asking for payments, meeting point of service goals, and balancing cash drawers. The position requires understanding EMTALA and HIPAA guidelines, basic computer knowledge, and the ability to work both independently and in a team setting. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with 1 year of medical office experience preferred.

Overview

Admitting Tech

UnityPoint Health - Allen

Shift: Part-time; 330 PM – 12 AM/3 PM – 1130 PM every other weekend and holiday

Benefits Eligible

Creates accurate and thorough registration for each patient visit. Responsible for obtaining demographic and financial information, as well as obtaining signatures required for successful billing submission. Collects patient liability before or at the time of service as defined by the patient’s insurance plan. Identifies those patients who may need financial assistance. Interact in a customer focused and compassionate manner to ensure patient’s needs are met.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 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 focused on 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, health and vision 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.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Register patients
Review and gathering of patient demographics and insurance
- Need ability to understand insurance cards and policies/co-pays/deductibles
Acquiring & explaining all required patient signatures for consents
Handle incoming and outgoing phone calls
Financial Responsibility ✓
- Create & present visit estimates
- Ask for payments
- Meet point of service goals & standards
- Balance and close cash drawers
Meeting/Communication Requirements (the following could be required during days/shifts that are not part of your regular schedule)
- Mandatory Staff Meetings
- Huddles
- Training
Must be comfortable working both independently and in a team setting
Understand abide by EMTALA and HIPAA guidelines

Position will receive high volumes of communication via text or calls regarding open shift needs within the department

Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

1-year medical office or equivalent experience preferred

Other:

Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English.
Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheets, email and web browser.

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