Patient Registrar - 1st Shift

Title: Patient Registrar - 1st Shift

Hiring Range: Minimum Salary $29,772/year

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst

Agency Website: swvmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The HIM Department is committed to providing the highest quality of service to patients, physicians, staff and other healthcare information users by ensuring the accurate, dependable and secure collection, maintenance and appropriate dissemination of information.

This position is responsible for the registration of all patients admitted to the facility with attainment of identifying biographical and legal information. Facilitates an efficient registration process while maintaining adherence to established hospital and departmental policy. Knowledgeable of state and federal laws regarding the legal status(es) of our patients, as well as maintaining accurate statistics within the patient information system. Maintain accurate patient photo, court docket, master patient index, etc. database.

Demonstrated knowledge of general office procedures, the ability to operate office machines and excellent verbal and written communication skills. The successful candidate will have the ability to work with a variety of customers including community members, patients, families, law enforcement, physicians, and facility staff. Ability to work and multitask in stressful and at times unstable environment. Knowledge of the admissions process; rules and regulations for processing medical record and medical terminology.

Usual Schedule is first shift: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is strongly preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Proficiency in computer applications and data entry, and excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Must possess Microsoft Office computer skills (Word, Excel)
• Knowledge of Medical terminology required.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional training in HIM/business/administrative tasks preferred.
• Knowledge of the admissions process; rules and regulations for processing medical records is strongly preferred.
• Previous patient registration and Health Information Management (medical records) experience is strongly preferred.

Special Instructions:

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SWVMHI) only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. For classified positions, postings will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

SWVMHI offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

SWVMHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer located in Marion, VA. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.

A fingerprint-based criminal history check, a Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check, and drug testing is required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending ("barrier") charges (Go to the code sections to see barrier crimes and related information).

Contact Information:

Name: Kim Sayers

Phone: 276-783-1204

Email: kim.sayers@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.