Healthcare Registrar

Job Title: Health Care Registrar
Location: New York ,NY

Job Summary:

The Health Care Registrar is responsible for ensuring efficient patient registration, admission, and billing processes within a healthcare facility. This role involves gathering patient information, verifying insurance, scheduling appointments, and maintaining accurate records while providing exceptional customer service to patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities:1. Patient Registration:

• Register patients upon arrival, ensuring all necessary information is collected and accurately entered into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Verify patient identity and demographic information; obtain necessary consent forms and signatures.
• Ensure proper documentation and data entry for new and returning patients.

2. Insurance Verification:

• Verify patient insurance coverage and benefits; obtain pre-authorizations and referrals as needed.
• Communicate with insurance companies to confirm coverage, eligibility, and co-payment requirements.
• Inform patients about their financial responsibilities, including co-pays, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs.

3. Appointment Scheduling:

• Schedule patient appointments, tests, and procedures in coordination with clinical staff and according to physician availability.
• Manage cancellations, rescheduling, and appointment confirmations; maintain an accurate appointment calendar.

4. Billing and Payments:

• Collect and process patient payments, including co-pays and outstanding balances at the time of service.
• Generate and distribute patient invoices and statements; assist with billing inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Work with the billing department to ensure accurate and timely submission of insurance claims.

5. Customer Service:

• Greet and assist patients, visitors, and families in a friendly and professional manner.
• Provide information about hospital or clinic services, directions, and general policies.
• Handle patient complaints, concerns, or questions with empathy and professionalism, escalating issues when necessary.

6. Records Management:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with HIPAA and other regulatory standards.
• Ensure all patient documentation is completed, scanned, and properly stored in the EHR system.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Commuter assistance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $20 - $23