Registrar, Outpatient Services - Patient Access, FT

JOB SUMMARY

Accurate entry of patient demographic and third party payer information into the hospital information system (HIS) to create a compliant patient medical record and to maximize third party reimbursement for all patient types. Review and secure a complete physician's order for all outpatient testing. Review with each patient their testing schedule. Send patient to the testing area in a timely manner. Adheres to organizational policies and procedures; regulatory/accrediting body requirements, and professional practice standards.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtain/generate all demographic and third party payer information and generates documentation to provide a seamless, accurate, and compliant patient record and billing process.
• Comply with all local, state and federal regulations.
• Distinguish patient types and perform accurate registration process for the specific type.
• Timely distribution of patient information.
• Provide/Maintain accurate provider statistical information.
• Collection of co-pays.
• Screens self-pay patients for the hospital financial program.
• Discusses financial responsibility with the patient at the time of appointment for any walk in test.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for individual knowledge, skills, performance and behavior in accordance with hospital, division and department standards of care and policies and procedures.
• Utilizes measures to promote and maintain patient, visitor and personnel safety.
• Maintains patient, employee, physician and organization confidentiality; respects the rights, privacy and property of others.
• Supports the mission, values and vision of the organization.
• Review and secure a complete physician’s order for all outpatient testing.
• Maintain current physician’s orders in the file.
• Offers resources to patients or their representative in need of financial assistance.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the orientation and training of new personnel and students.
• Demonstrates knowledge of disaster/emergency procedures and responds appropriately
• Provide coverage as an emergency registrar as needed.
• Assist in other areas within the department as needed.

• Perform tasks that are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job.

• Participate in staff meetings, educational programs, committees, QI activities and mandatory in-services.

• Demonstrate initiative in personal/ professional development.

• Present a professional image.

• Assist with control of costs through the judicious use of human and material resources.
• Other duties as assigned.