Per Diem Registration Representative at UnitedHealth Group Canada

Bangor, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

28.8

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Data Entry, Patient Registration, Demographic Information Input, Insurance Data Input, Financial Obligation Collection, Cash Box Balancing, Wayfinding Assistance, Patient Admission Coordination, Audit Accuracy, Worklist Management, Environmental Hazard Reporting, Windows Applications Proficiency, Communication, Scanning, Photocopying

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Opportunities at Northern Light Health, in strategic partnership with Optum. Whether you are looking for a role in a clinical setting or supporting those who provide care, we have opportunities for you to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. As a statewide health care system in Maine, we work to personalize and streamline health care for our communities. If the place for you is at a large medical center, a rural community practice or home care, you will find it here. Join our compassionate culture, enjoy meaningful benefits and discover the meaning behind: Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Registration Representatives are often the first point of contact upon patient arrival and are required to have excellent customer service skills. This position will input patient information received in person or over the phone, to update the hospital system for patient demographic, insurance, financial obligation, or appointment related data for a variety of practice and hospital services. This position is a per diem role. Employees are required to work any variable schedule including the flexibility to work on a mixture of days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and rotating holidays supporting our 24/7 operations. Additional information will be provided during the interview process. Our office is located at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, 489 State St, Bangor, ME, 04401. We offer 2 - 3 weeks of paid training. The hours during training will be based on your schedule or will be discussed on your first day of employment. Training will be conducted on - site. Primary Responsibilities: Greets visitors and patients in person, or communicates by telephone or video conferencing, upholding excellent customer service Enters and updates patient demographic and financial information, ensuring the patient is fully registered as early in the process as possible Obtains appropriate applications and forms, confirming signatures are on file, Photocopies / scans documents as needed Provides patients with financial responsibility information and collects patient liabilities, documents amount in the appropriate fields, and balances the cash box daily Works with partnering departments (Financial Counseling, Scheduling, Financial Clearance, and clinical areas) to ensure all aspects of the patient's encounter are completed as needed Provides wayfinding instructions and assists with hospital information as requested Coordinates patient admission needs, bed assignments, and tracking boards where applicable Meets or exceeds audit accuracy standards. Works worklists and error reports timely, and proactively seeks assistance to resolve as needed Maintains a safe environment complying with NLH policies and procedures; reports and directly addresses environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and / or protocol when involved or observed May perform other duties upon request You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED (or higher) 6+ months of experience in an office setting, customer service setting (over the phone OR face to face), phone support role or call center environment Beginner level of proficiency with Windows applications Ability to work on a per diem basis within a 24/7 operation, including day shifts, weekends and overnight shifts Influenza vaccination for the current flu season (typically August-May) or commitment to receive the influenza vaccination when available for the upcoming flu season Must be 18 years of age OR older Preferred Qualifications: 1+ years of registration experience in a hospital OR medical setting Understanding of medical terminology Working knowledge of insurance policies and procedures and patient care settings Previous experience working for Northern Light Health Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.15 to $28.80 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #RPO #RED

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Responsibilities

The representative acts as the first point of contact, greeting patients and entering/updating essential demographic, insurance, and financial data into the hospital system. This role also involves collecting patient liabilities, coordinating with various departments, and providing general hospital information.