Summary
Fakeeh Care Group is seeking a Registration and Eligibility Officer for DSFH Riyadh. The role covers patient registration, appointment scheduling, insurance eligibility checks, document validation, payment processing, and coordination with clinical and billing teams. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration or a similar field, 2–3 years of healthcare administration and admissions experience, and strong Arabic and English skills. Proficiency with HIS/NPHIES and Microsoft Office, along with knowledge of medical insurance and billing workflows, is required.
The posting
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Job Purpose:
To perform and support all front-line registration, eligibility verification, and appointment scheduling activities accurately and efficiently. The role ensures smooth patient flow, compliance with payer requirements, and delivery of a positive patient experience through timely and precise data entry, coordination, and communication.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Register patients accurately in the hospital information system (HIS), ensuring all demographic and insurance data are complete and verified.
- Schedule, reschedule, or cancel appointments according to physician availability and departmental policy.
- Validate insurance eligibility and approvals prior to service delivery in alignment with payer and CHI/NPHIES requirements.
- Ensure all required documents (e.g., insurance cards, ID, pre-approvals) are valid, current, and scanned into the patient record.
- Maintain updated healthcare practitioner information, including Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) license numbers and validity.
- Handle patient inquiries and provide clear communication regarding appointments, eligibility, or billing requirements.
- Coordinate with clinical and billing teams to address incomplete or inaccurate patient data.
- Process cash and card payments, ensuring proper documentation and reconciliation at the end of each shift.
- Generate and review daily transaction summaries, ensuring consistency between HIS data and financial logs.
- Uphold Fakeeh Care's confidentiality, safety, and compliance standards in all interactions.
- Participate actively in continuous improvement, attending periodic training sessions on patient registration systems and eligibility processes.
- Other duties as assigned within the scope of the job.
Requirements
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to manage simultaneous admissions and discharges.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and service quality.
- High attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Hospital Information Systems (HIS/NPHIES).
- Strong understanding of medical insurance, eligibility, and billing workflows.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills with a focus on patient-centered care.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in healthcare administration and admissions.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration or similar field.
Language:
- Excellent command of oral and written English and Arabic.
Licenses / Certifications:
- N/A