Registration Specialist

Performs administrative and clerical duties to manage patient registration and patient financial obligations. Responsibilities include obtaining demographic, billing, and insurance information; entering data into registration and billing systems; providing information on insurance and payment procedures; handling pre-certification and authorizations; preparing consent forms and obtaining signatures; collecting deposits, co-payments, and patient liability payments; preparing patient armbands; balancing daily receipts; following up on system flags; initiating screenings and collecting information for coverage; performing medical necessity checks and completing necessary notices; scheduling, rescheduling, or canceling patients; verifying order completeness and compliance with hospital workflows; and applying knowledge of medical terminology and insurance requirements. Requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and excellent written and verbal communication.