Penn State Health - Penn State Health Corporation

Location: US:PA:Lancaster
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 10:00a - 6:30p - Every other weekend and holiday
Recruiter Contact: Garrett C. Kieffer at gkieffer@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Community Hospital Registration Associate advances the revenue cycle process for services rendered within a community hospital setting, both inpatient and outpatient. The incumbent is responsible for securing all information required to accurately complete the patient pre-registration and/or registration. This includes converting the correct visit within the billing system, verifying insurance and benefit eligibility, and reviewing regulatory requirements for admissions, observations, surgical day care visits, ED visits and outpatient services performed in a hospital setting.

Registration Associates with Lancaster Medical Center are responsible for registering patients in different departments across the hospital including the Emergency Department, Surgery, Endoscopy, Radiology and the Laboratory. Our objective is to ensure that all staff members receive training across every department. Patient Access professionals hold the honor of being the initial point of contact for patients when they arrive at the hospital. With this responsibility comes the opportunity to deliver exceptional customer service within a clinical setting. It's immensely fulfilling to treat patients with respect, dignity, and kindness, especially when they are most vulnerable. Our team takes great pride in providing empathy and caring for patients in the registration process. Growth opportunities such as continuing your education or transferring to other career fields within Penn State Health are just some of the ways in which you?ll be supported as an employee!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

•  High school diploma or equivalent
• Six months minimum in a position in a customer service setting required
  

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Medical terminology and Revenue Cycle experience preferred 
• Medical health insurance knowledge preferred 
• Medical billing and coding preferred 

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

For more information: https://this.pennstatehealth.org/#thisIsPennStateHealth

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

For a full list with more detailed information: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

About Penn State Health

At Penn State Hershey, our mission is to enhance the quality of life and serve our community through improved health, the education of health professionals, and the discovery of knowledge. For us, service excellence is not only for our patients but also our employees. It means valuing each and every employee.

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