Patient Administrator

Hiring for Patient Administrator in Qatar

Project Duration: 3 months

Immediate Joiner

Educations

High School Diploma/ Associate’s Degree

Experience

6+ months combined data entry, reception, customer service and cashiering experience

Minimum of 5 years Cerner / Epic Registration & Scheduling experience

Certification and Licensure

• CHAM Certification (NAHAM) – Certification of Healthcare Access Associate
• NAHAM or AAHAM Certification

Job Specific Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn the following applications and utilize on a daily basis:

• Biometric Application for patient identification Workflow
• Cerner Patient Management functions (Registration & Scheduling),
• Radnet / Surginet
• Powerchart Order Entry
• PACs, Document scanning into pacs
• Medical Necessity process
• Finance Payment System Workflows and receipting
• Scanning documents into the PEARL record
• Ad Hoc Transport request process
• SMS Appointment Reminder process
• Patient Portal Registration practices
• MOI Data Integration workflows
• Data Entry Accuracy
• Medical Terminology Testing

• Patient Experience Excellence
• Good Organization
• Time management skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Arabic, Urdu or other language preferred.

KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Patient Registration - Performs accurate and complex registrations in ambulatory locations, with a goal of exceeding service department expectations. Completes complex work queues and quality data corrections assigned by management so that Revenue Cycle operations are not delayed.
• Identification - Consistently performs Patient Identification practices through the performance of accurate medical record selection.  Reports duplicate medical record numbers to management for further investigation to support patient safety goals. Reviews and validates printed wristbands with each patient and performs biometric validation.
• Confidentiality - Observes and maintains patient privacy and confidentiality during all Patient Administration operations.
• Insurance Eligibility - Completes insurance pre-authorization eligibility successfully which may require direct contact with the insurance company to support successful financial revenue results.
• Scanning Requirements - Accurately scans Patient Identification cards, Insurance Cards, Vaccine Records, and Newborn Birth Certificates into the medical record to support patient safety goals and successful financial revenues results. Ensures insurance information is updated and accurate for each visit.
• Signatures - Thoroughly explains all registration documents and captures patient signatures. Correctly notates forms in instances where the patient signature is unobtainable. Notates when parental consent is obtained over the telephone.
• Patient Experience - Utilizes the department in patient communications and interactions; in all telephone, email and/or during face-to-face patient encounters.
• Scheduling Appointments - Accurately books multiple and complex appointments for patients in accordance with hospital requirements. Upon booking each appointment, a pre-registration is required so that finance, nurses and clinicians may complete workflow components prior to the patient’s next visit. Thorough and correct entry of data and patient information which supports patient safety goals.
• Patient Point of Sale (PoS) Collections - Systematically processes in patient PoS collections and issues receipts. Timely notification to Patient Administration management of any collection or deposit issues as needed.
• Medical Necessity - Performs Medical Necessity and collects patient due as required supporting successful revenue results. Escalates all medical necessity issues to the appropriate clinical delegate.
• Wristbands - Leads in consistently performing Patient Identification practices, including the application of patient wristbands.
• Assists the Supervisor and Manager in the collection of information related to advanced research and reports required by the department.
• Ensures select interpreters and preferred language for each patient.
• Completes patient’s visit by scheduling any necessary follow up appointments.
• Liaises between different support services to ensure patient needs are met (e.g. the laboratory, pharmacy, translation services).
• Assists coworkers if required during busy periods and if capacity allows.
• Being polite, compassionate, and understanding to patients and family members at all times. Complies with Sidra customer service standards to ensure patient needs are met.
• Treats colleagues, patients, and visitors with dignity and respect at all times and promotes and maintains effective communication and teamwork.

Interested candidates apply resume to [email protected]