What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Account Registrar (3:00PM -11:30PM M-F and every weekend. Two days off between M - F.) position at Riverview Regional Medical Center?
Responsibilities
Shift: Full-Time Days
Schedule: 3:00PM - 11:30PM Monday - Friday and every weekend. You'll have two days off during the week.
Summary: The Patient Account Registrar interviews the patient or his/her representative to obtain patient demographics for Outpatient Admitting.
This Position
- Secures insurance information, eligibility, benefits and authorizations as applicable.
- Works 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.
- Ability 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
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience
- Previous hospital experience as an admissions representative preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Customer Services experience required.
- High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires).
