Patient Access Registrar I, Rotating Shift, Patient Access

Adventist HealthCare•Fort Washington, MD

20h•$19 - $25

About The Position

Fort Washington Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced Patient Access Registrar I for our Patient Access Department who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. As a Patient Access Registrar I you will: • Supports hospital registration of all outpatient and inpatient services by obtaining the financial information pertinent to reimbursement and statistical data. • Promote teamwork and a positive work environment. • Communicates to management when issues arise. • Demonstrates an ability to differentiate between self- empowered trouble shooting issues or escalating issues to management. • Assist with training of new team members. • Attempt to ensure patient liabilities are paid in full at time of service. • Communication clearly to patient or patient designee, insurance coverages/benefits, patient financial obligations, and impact of unpaid services • Coordinates bed placement according to hospital guidelines and/or given staffing guidelines. • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year experience within a healthcare environment. Can include insurers or public health settings as well.
At least 1 year experience in patient registration and/or eligibility and benefits.
Requires some knowledge/training in government payer rules and regulations.
Requires some knowledge/training regarding TPLs, WC, and other payment sources and liabilities.
High School Graduate or equivalent. Some college preferred.
Must demonstrate ability to multitask and work under pressure with minimal supervision.
Basic knowledge of office equipment and PC skills.

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports hospital registration of all outpatient and inpatient services by obtaining the financial information pertinent to reimbursement and statistical data.
Promote teamwork and a positive work environment.
Communicates to management when issues arise.
Demonstrates an ability to differentiate between self- empowered trouble shooting issues or escalating issues to management.
Assist with training of new team members.
Attempt to ensure patient liabilities are paid in full at time of service.
Communication clearly to patient or patient designee, insurance coverages/benefits, patient financial obligations, and impact of unpaid services
Coordinates bed placement according to hospital guidelines and/or given staffing guidelines.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
Free Employee parking
Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
Paid Time Off
Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support