What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Account Registrar position at St. Joseph Medical Center?
Overview
At St. Joseph Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, St. Joseph Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!
Founded in 1874 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Joseph Medical Center has a long tradition of providing high-quality, compassionate care. Its Catholic heritage and the spirit of our founding Sisters continue today in our mission of caring for the community. The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is the Catholic Sponsor for St. Joseph Medical Center, under the leadership of his Excellency Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr.
St. Joseph Medical Center has received numerous awards for its quality and clinical excellence. We believe that continuous quality of care and performance improvements are the foundation for preserving and enhancing healthcare delivery. For information, visit www.stjosephkc.com.
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Responsibilities
Shift: PRN/Per Diem
Schedule: The PRN/Per Diem Patient Account Registrar is AS NEEDED Monday through Friay and on the weekends. Must work 1 minor holiday and 1 major holiday per year.
The Patient Account Registrar interviews the patient or his/her representative to obtain patient demographics.
This position also:
- 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
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