Overview

This position is responsible for job functions within the following areas: Emergency Room Registration, Outpatient Hospital Registration, and Switchboard. Emergency Room & Outpatient Hospital Registration are responsible for obtaining registration information, insurance information and verification, and authorizations from new and established patients. Responsible for screening, scheduling and directing patients to appropriate providers and services. Conveys a positive image of Carle and providers information to patients to fully utilize and benefit from Carle services both on the telephone and face-to-face and to ensure that needs of patients are met. Checks patients in upon their arrival for scheduled/walk-in appointments and visits and facilitates up-front collection of co-payments. Switchboard is responsible for the following: Respond, screen, and relay incoming and outgoing long distance, local and inter-communication calls through use of computerized communication systems to include, but not limited to Ascom console. Receive, dispatch and document data to teams in emergencies and/or life-threatening situations including, but not limited to, codes. Page and/or overhead page authorized personnel over PA system in accordance with policy and in a clear, concise and professional manner. Provide information regarding Carle to staff, and the public reviewing sources as necessary including, but not limited to, on-call schedules and non- confidential patient information. Maintain and relay current listing of telephone and paging numbers incorporating changes and new assignments as they occur. Assist in the training of new Switchboard Team Members. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Qualifications

Certifications: , Education: Experience In Lieu of Education; Associate's Degree: Related Field, Work Experience:
Responsibilities

For Outpatient Hospital Registration: Confirms patient identification, register/check-in patients upon their arrival for scheduled and walk-in appointments/visits, transcribe orders, answer phone calls, and direct patients as needed. For Emergency Room Registration: Confirms patient identification, checks patient's in upon their arrival per the patients' symptom protocol, collaborate with ER clinical team members and EMS services, collect and complete necessary admission documents and forms, complete direct admits, and check-in outpatient visits for non-ED patients as needed. For Switchboard Operator: Answer all incoming calls in a pleasant and professional manner, transfer calls accordingly, page the following: departments, nursing administrator and on-call personnel as needed, and communicate and report emergency information in a timely manner to avoid delay in patient care/employee safety. Requests, locates, sends, receives, and scans patient medical records as needed. Understands computer applications common to the desk areas. Adheres to and enforces Carle Foundation Administrative and Departmental policies and procedures. Assists in training of new Business Services Representative staff and serves as role model by conducting self in a responsible, professional manner at all times. Accurately explains and completes registration and admitting forms. Obtains signatures from patients and policyholders. Explains and gets patient signatures for Consents, Assignment of Benefits, ABN's and Notice of Non Coverage forms. Participates in project planning for department and performs specialized tasks consistently. Suggests ways to improve processes. Completes Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) form in accordance with Medicare laws. Follows up on necessary information. Interviews and identifies patients with the potential for financial hardship and/or without third-party coverage and works with the patient for resolution. Provide essential information regarding Carle's Financial AssistanceProgram or payment arrangements. Performs insurance eligibility verification by using Real Time Eligibility (RTE) for payer information when possible. Understands terms and information listed on RTE reports. Receives and posts co-payments as identified by third-party payers or patient insurance cards. Maintains cash drawers and balances according to procedures. Performs all other duties as assigned.
About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

 

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois.  We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

 

 

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected].

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $17.67per hour - $28.63per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.