Registrar/Cashier Tulane - (New Orleans, LA)

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES - Responsible for timely and accurate patient registration. Interviews patients for all pertinent account details and verifies insurance coverage. DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Perform backup cashiering functions as needed Interview patients to obtain all necessary account info Ensure charts are completed and accurate Verify all insurance and obtain precertification/authorization Calculate and collect patient liable amounts Ensure that all necessary signatures are obtained for treatments Answer any questions and explains policies clearly Process patient charts according to paperwork flow needs and established productivity standards Welcome patient and family members in a professional manner. Contact the nursing staff for emergency medical needs and answer patient and visitor questions.