Registration Specialist I

Schedule: Shift: Day Hours: M-F 8:30-5:00 Weekends: no Holidays: no Location: Department: 20065 Molecular Genetics Dpt Peds Care Center 1002 Wishard Blvd Suite 1100 Indy Key Responsibilities Point of contact for the checkout stage of the patient appointment cycle Assists with patient communication pools and queues (Cerner) Facilitates patient flow from point of entry to destination in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.

Special scheduling for patients and including testing, imaging etc Obtains specific information to generate an accurate financial and demographic record for patients that will ensure maximum reimbursement and clinical outcomes. Schedules appointments, interviews patients for appropriate medical information, explains charges and policies of the department/hospital, validates and enters charges into appropriate systems, and collects necessary payment.

Answers incoming calls and directs patients and visitors appropriately. Skills for Success Attention to detail Team focused Self-starter, coachable Ability to adjust to changing priorities Qualifications High School Diploma/GED is required. Prefer relevant experience in a health care setting. Ability to learn and retain medical coding; ICD-10; CPT coding preferred.

Requires ability to interpret insurance information; knowledge of clinical practices and medical terminology preferred. Basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).