Location: Ohio City

Biweekly Hours: 80.00

Shift: 7:30-4p; 7:45a-4:15p; 8a-4:30p; 8:15a-4:45p; 8:30a-5p;

The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.

Summary:

Serves as preliminary contact for ambulatory practice and pathology patients. Gathers and analyzes patient demographic and payor data to achieve optimal reimbursement for the MetroHealth System. Ensures appropriate patient registration, scheduling, pre‑certification and authorization for services. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Qualifications:

HS Diploma or passage of a high school equivalency examPossesses one of the following:• One year of work experience in medical billing or patient registration.• Education related to medical billing or patient registration from an accredited institution.• Possess current certification as a Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA).All qualified applicants must pass the PSR pre-employment screening test with a score of 75% or better and the post-employment test with a score of 80% or better.Fluency in writing, speaking, and interpreting both English and Spanish or other designated language.Obtains the minimum required score on all components of the pre-employment proficiency test.Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred:Two years of relevant work experience and education