Patient Registration Specialist, Thompson Oncology
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
Primary location is at Regional TOG clinic; Travel to other clinic sites required.
As a member of Covenant Health and Thompson Cancer Survival Center, Thompson Oncology Group is part of the region’s largest cancer-fighting network, with more imaging centers, more board-certified physicians and surgeons, and more cancer and radiation centers closer to where you call home. All Thompson Oncology Group practices are committed to excellence and ongoing quality improvement.
Thompson Oncology Group (TOG) is a leader in medical oncology services and provides patients access to all proven, drug-based treatments and the latest clinical trial medicines. Our team of board-certified, fellowship-trained medical oncologists and certified advanced practice providers deliver on-site care and treatment, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy, at affiliated infusion centers throughout our region.
Position Summary: Coordinates the centralized scheduling of all out patient diagnostic and surgical procedures. Accurate collection and data entry of the required financial and demographic information for all patients registered to our facility. Ensuring verification of benefits and pre-certification requirements are met prior to scheduled appointment/admission. Follow up as necessary on all urgent or unscheduled registrations for consistency in the process. Establishes controls so unscheduled patients understand and receive accurate information on their patient liability.
If you have any questions please contact Recruiter: Sarah Grey || sgrey1@covhlth.com || 865-374-5271
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Serving the Customer
Caring For and Developing Our People
Using the Community’s Resources Wisely
Minimum Education:
Non specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a Bachelor’s degree in a directly-related field from an accredited college or university.
Minimum Experience:
Experience in hospital setting or financial area required. Strong knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Must be familiar with insurance plans and requirements.Customer service experience preferred
Licensure Requirement:
None.
Job Relationships:
Interactions With: Physician practices, Insurance companies, patients/family members, all diagnostic testing areas, all clinical units, surgery, Case Management, DHS staff, Med Assist staff and environmental services.
Interpersonal Skills, Personal Traits, Abilities, and Interests:
Extensive contact with patient/families, physician practices and insurance companies during scheduling, pre-registration and verification process. Constant communication with testing areas and surgery regarding proper scheduling. Much communication with the Director of Registration/Financial Services for guidance and to ensure polices and procedures
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