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September 20, 2024
Seward Community Health Center
Seward
FULL TIME
Registration Specialist
Seward Community Health Center is seeking a Full-Time Registration/Billing Specialist for our small community health center located in beautiful Seward, Alaska. The salary for this position starts at $22/hr with scheduled increases to $24/hr following an On-The-Job Training Apprenticeship Program. Hours are Monday-Friday, between 9 am - 6 pm, with occasional Saturday coverage.
Seward Community Health Center (SCHC) is a federally qualified health center. We welcome anyone in need of quality, affordable healthcare by providing integrated, patient-centered primary care for a variety of illnesses and conditions for the entire family. SCHC is the leading provider of healthcare services in the Eastern Kenai Peninsula, with passionate, dedicated staff who work daily to help increase access to services for our community members. We are seeking to hire additional staff who will add to our ability to make our community and SCHC a better place to live and work.
Benefits designed to encourage self-care and give staff the ability to explore this beautiful state:
SCHC is committed to investing in the growth and development of our employees. In honor of this commitment, this position is offered as part of an on-the-job training program. This program will provide comprehensive training and support for the selected individual to become certified as a Billing and Coding Specialist within two years, at no cost. Other training programs in Medical Records, Office Administration and Medical Assistant are also available.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
SCHC is an equal opportunity employer.
Seward Community Health Center (SCHC) is a federally qualified health center. We welcome anyone in need of quality, affordable healthcare by providing integrated, patient-centered primary care for a variety of illnesses and conditions for the entire family. SCHC is the leading provider of healthcare services in the Eastern Kenai Peninsula, with passionate, dedicated staff who work daily to help increase access to services for our community members. We are seeking to hire additional staff who will add to our ability to make our community and SCHC a better place to live and work.
Benefits designed to encourage self-care and give staff the ability to explore this beautiful state:
- Health insurance with medical, dental, and vision benefits for both staff and dependents
- Short- and long-term disability insurance paid by employer
- Term life insurance paid by employer
- 3% employer contribution to a 401(k)-retirement plan
- 80 hours of paid holidays
- Paid leave accrued biweekly, starting at 4+ weeks per year
SCHC is committed to investing in the growth and development of our employees. In honor of this commitment, this position is offered as part of an on-the-job training program. This program will provide comprehensive training and support for the selected individual to become certified as a Billing and Coding Specialist within two years, at no cost. Other training programs in Medical Records, Office Administration and Medical Assistant are also available.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Greets visitors and serve as a liaison for patients, providers, and staff
- Directs all incoming calls made to SCHC including scheduling of patient appointments following patient triage processes
- Facilitates accurate and complete collection of patient demographic and billing/insurance information during registration
- Verifies patient insurance & benefit coverage and eligibility including obtaining necessary authorizations and referrals for service, as required
- Maintains patient records and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Negotiates payment from patients including referrals for screening to determine eligibility for financial assistance
- Reconciles payments received and ensures that cash is secured
- Performs patient check-out procedures, including scheduling of follow-up appointments
- Clearly explains service charges to customers
- Works with billing staff to resolve any charge/payment errors
- High School graduate or equivalent required. College degree preferred.
- Minimum of one year of Front Office / Registration experience. Billing or medical clinic office experience preferred.
- Demonstrates exceptional verbal and written communications, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills, attitude, and demeanor. Superior telephone communication skills.
- Has excellent customer service skills
- Possesses computer skills with proficiency in data entry and keyboarding skills
- Has knowledge in or can be easily trained in aspects of medical billing, to include Medicaid, Medicare, and Private Insurance
- Has ability to handle multiple tasks ensuring completion with minimal supervision
- Must have good attention to detail
SCHC is an equal opportunity employer.
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