What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Account Registrar (PAR) position at Prime Healthcare Services?
Overview
Saint John Hospital is looking for a Patient Account Registrar in the Admitting Department to join our growing and dynamic staff!
At Saint John Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint John Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!
In addition to acute care services, Saint John Hospital specializes in 24/7 emergency care, senior behavioral health, skilled nursing, ambulatory care, including outpatient surgical services, imaging services including 3D mammography, Diagnostic Imaging and Ultrasound, Rehabilitation Services including Physical, Occupational and Speech/Language Therapy and Audiology. Saint John is certified as an Advanced Disease-Specific Care for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Saint John is 5-star rated for Treatment of Sepsis (2018-2020) and Treatment of Heart Failure (2020) by Healthgrades. The hospital is a part of Prime Healthcare Services and affiliated with Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. To learn more, visit www.saintjohnleavenworth.com or call 913-680-6000.
If you want to work in a friendly environment and have some, or all, of this experience, let’s connect! We have a collaborative culture focused on positive outcomes, opportunities for professional growth and so much more. Our staff selection is based on positive attitude, dedication to patient/family centered care and superior skills!
We offer:
- competitive compensation
- generous benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, 401K
- substantial PTO
- continuing educational opportunities
- …and much more!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Responsibilities
Saint John Hospital is looking for a full time, variable shift Patient Account Registrar in the Admitting Department to join our growing and dynamic staff!
The Patient Account Registrar duties include, but are not limited to:
- interview the patient or his/her representative to obtain patient demographics
- secure insurance information, eligibility, benefits and authorizations as applicable
- work closely with all facets of the Admitting Department, including PBX operator function and reception areas
- must be able to operate a computer to input and retrieve data
- able to communicate with the population served utilizing age specific techniques from neonatal, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, middle adult to geriatrics
- maintain proficiency in medical terminology
- special projects or other assignments may be given with expectations to be completed in a specified timeframe
- we are looking for a person with a positive attitude who has compassion and empathy for others
- willingness to learn and be ambitious and successful in your role
Day Shift: Thursday and Friday 645a-715p and Saturday 645p-715a Overnight
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience
- effective written and verbal communication skills
- ability to multi-task and prioritize needs to meet required timelines
- analytical and problem-solving skills
- customer service experience, required
- high school graduate or GED equivalent, required
- insurance knowledge preferred but not required
- must be able to type
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