Patient Registrar

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Patient Registrar for a Contract to hire assignment with one of our premier Healthcare clients in Chicago, IL. .

Responsibilities :

• Calculates an estimated patient cost and out of pocket, responsibility, and answers questions regarding patients' financial responsibility.
• Accurately documents stages and or issues surrounding the applications that are in process in Epic.
• Administers financial assistance applications in compliance with the department Financial Assistance Program. Accurately makes payment arrangements with patients and supplies supportive documentation.
• Accurately documents all payment arrangements and issues appropriate letters of agreement.
• Accurately accepts and applies payments according to policy and procedures.
• Utilizes all resources available to obtain clinical information in a timely manner that is required to obtain authorization.
• Functions as a liaison for the Finance Department to obtain all required documents needed for billing transplant services as episodic cases or global cases.
• Creates and maintains various reports.
• Identifies benefit limitations and assist patient/responsible parties with financial arrangements for the patient portion of the bill.
• Obtains and disseminates contractual network details for both the facility and physician services.
• Performs financial counseling for self-pay population and assists them on programs offered by the medical center. Refers appropriate patient population to public aid consultant.

Required Skills:

• Two years of relevant experience required. Previous experience in a medical healthcare environment as a Patient Access Coordinator, Biller/Collector, or Financial Counselor strongly preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Bilingual proficiency preferred.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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