Lead Registration Specialist

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Manages relationships with clinical partners to ensure open communication between clinical, ancillary, and consumer access departments. Provides timely and continual coverage of assigned work areas to offer prompt patient service and availability for all clinical partner registration needs. Provides on-call support as needed. Contacts insurance companies to verify insurance eligibility and benefits, and determine coverage before scheduled appointments and during or after care for unscheduled patients. Obtains pre-authorizations from third-party payers and accurately enters required authorization information in the system. Registers patients for all services by obtaining critical demographic elements and ensuring accuracy. Performs Medicare compliance reviews, eligibility checks, and completes Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaires. Ensures patient accounts are assigned the appropriate payor plans and updates financial assessments, eligibility, and benefits. Creates accurate estimates to maximize up-front cash collections and advises patients of expected costs, collecting payments or making appropriate payment agreements. Assists department supervisor with quality audits, mentoring staff, assisting with departmental training, and staff schedules. Coordinates with case management staff as necessary and ensures patients have logistical information necessary to receive their services. Documents all conversations with patients and insurance representatives in the appropriate fields. Actively attends department meetings and promotes positive dialogue within the team. Other duties as assigned.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.