Receptionist Register/Hamden Cardiology/FT,Days, 80 hours,Bi-Weekly

Follow this link for more information:
 http://us.jobs/results.asp?si=1520949703&pi=1&ri=1&so=initdate

Title: Receptionist Register
City, State: Hamden,CT
Location: Hamden Cardiology
Department:  The Cardiology Group
Additional Job Details: FT,Days, 80 hours,Bi-Weekly

	Marketing Statement
	Founded by the Daughters of Charity in 1903, St. Vincent’s Health Services (SVHS) is a mission-driven organization committed to serving the poor and underserved.  SVHS is a leading Connecticut healthcare system at the forefront in patient safety and quality, with a focus on creating holistic, compassionate environments.   SVHS,  a member of Ascension Health, the nation's largest Catholic and largest non-profit healthcare system, offers regional centers of excellence in cardiology, surgery, cancer care, orthopedics, diagnostics, women’s and family services, behavioral health, senior health and an array of specialized services all in a comfortable, patient-centered environment. SVHS comprises St. Vincent’s Medical Center, St. Vincent’s College, St. Vincent’s Special Needs Services and St. Vincent’s Medical Center Foundation. It has received a Leapfrog “A” Safety Score two consecutive years, Magnet recognition and is a US News & World “Best Hospital” overall and in 6 specialties for 2013-2014.
	Job Description
	Job Summary: The Receptionist Register, works in a customer service capacity providing administrative and clerical support to patients and customers in an outpatient clinic and/or medical office setting. Responsibilities: Greets patients and visitors, checks patients in and out, and obtains necessary documentation. Verifies and enters demographic information. Obtains and verifies insurance authorizations/precertification. Completes medical record release requests and schedules/confirms patient appointments. Enters, reviews and submits charges for patient procedures and services daily. Collects co-payments and reconciles all daily reports and deposits for accuracy. Provides general office and clerical support to assigned out-patient/medical office. Understanding of different insurance carriers and plans. Obtains financial and communicates financial obligation to patients. Accurate data entry skills and proficiency with PC. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Manage claims holding due to coding or registration errors. Other Duties as assigned Qualifications Education and Work Experience: HS or Equivalent  Work Experience: One year of working in a medical practice.