Front Desk Coordinator

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

 

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Job Summary

Summary Responsible for providing exceptional customer service while efficiently and accurately registering patients. This role involves gathering patient information, verifying insurance coverage, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Assists junior staff by answering questions, supporting the escalation of specific scenarios and resolving day to day issues. Does this position require Patient Care
Essential Functions :
Obtain and update patient consents, authorizations, and signatures in compliance with regulatory guidelines and organizational policies.
-Ensure accurate and complete documentation of all registration activities.
-Review insurance plans, benefits, and coverage limitations to help patients understand their financial responsibilities. <br>
-Handle more complex registration processes, including pre-authorizations, pre-certifications, and coordination of benefits for patients with multiple insurance plans.
-Support junior staff by answering questions, resolving technical challenges, and guiding when to escalate issues.
-Assist with the resolution of registration-related issues, such as duplicate medical records or demographic discrepancies, working collaboratively with other departments or supervisors.

 

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Experience in patient registration, customer service, or a related healthcare administrative role. 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficient knowledge of medical terminology, insurance processes, and registration procedures.
- Strong understanding of insurance verification, pre-authorizations, and coordination of benefits.
- Experience working with electronic health record (EHR) systems and registration software.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills to manage complex registration processes and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain patient confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

 

Physical Requirements

• Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
• Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Onsite

 

55 Fruit Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$19.81 - $28.30/Hourly

 

Grade

3

 

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