UnityPoint Health · 2 days ago
Clinic Registration Specialist - (Financial Advocate)
Des Moines, IA
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expUnityPoint Health is a recognized healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional services. The Clinic Registration Specialist acts as the initial contact for patients, managing registration, verifying payor coverage, and maintaining medical records to ensure a smooth patient experience.
Health CareHospitalMedical
Responsibilities
Communicates with referral sources and various service sites to coordinate care and provide a smooth transition for persons served
Creates and maintains an organized work environment
Records, files and maintains current information pertinent to the operation of the department and maintains medical record of persons served
Verifies benefits and coverage as assigned
Communicates coverage information with persons served
Maintains medical record and provides required documentation to payor to assure payment
Accurately completes billing procedures using appropriate IT systems and software
Exhibits an understanding of third party payor processes
Uses resources to improve productivity or delegate appropriately
Specifically, works with other clerical staff and volunteers to enhance services, use time wisely and improve teamwork
Uses payroll technology to complete processes in an accurate and timely manner as assigned
Assists with cleaning/inventorying equipment and ordering supplies
Reports any questions or concerns regarding compliance immediately to the attention of department or organization/hospital administrative staff
Effectively manages supplies through setting and maintaining par levels
Evaluates and adjusts par levels to decrease over stock
Orders additional patient care supplies as patient needs require
Manages resources to maintain efficient and effective operations
Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and maximize patient experience
Demonstrates professionalism and personal growth in daily actions
Promotes professional rehabilitation objectives among interdisciplinary team members
Consistently utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area)
Participates in process improvement for enhancement of care delivery and clinical excellence
Fosters professional relationships that offer opportunities for enhanced patient access and care delivery
Exhibits flexibility with assignments including hours of operation to meet business and customer needs
Exhibits willingness to accept and learn new skills
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school or GED required
Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Outlook
Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons
Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional educational and lifestyle backgrounds
Knowledge of basic computer skills
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position
Preferred
Two years billing, financial counselor, or health care related experience preferred
Must be flexible to learn additional IT applications as assigned
Benefits
Paid time off
Parental leave
401K matching
Employee recognition program
Dental and health insurance
Paid holidays
Short and long-term disability
Pet insurance
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Company
UnityPoint Health
UnityPoint Health is an integrated health system that provide a full range of coordinated care to patients and families.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.19MKey Investors
Baldrick's Foundation
2025-11-20Grant
2014-02-12Grant· $0.19M
Leadership Team
MarCia Ekworomadu
Vice President, Operations- Oncology Service Line
Carmen Kleinsmith
Chief Nursing Officer
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