Patient Access Registrar I, PT Night Shift, Patient Access

Adventist HealthCare•Fort Washington, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Fort Washington Medical Center is seeking to hire an experienced Patient Access Registrar I for its Patient Access Department. This role supports hospital registration for all outpatient and inpatient services by obtaining essential financial information for reimbursement and statistical data. The registrar will accurately enter demographic and insurance details, register and pre-register patients, collect patient responsibility, and obtain necessary signatures. They will also process, balance, and post daily patient payments, greet and assist visitors/patients, and perform accurate demographic and insurance updates. Verification and entry of insurance information into the electronic health record system are crucial, with immediate notification to the supervisor of any issues. Additionally, the role provides administrative support for the Patient Access Department, including answering phones, typing, faxing, electronic filing, copying, scanning, and data entry.

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.
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.
Enters all demographic, insurance, and patient notes accurately.
Register and pre-register patients as they arrive for their appointments and collect patient responsibility.
Obtain any signatures needed from the patient at the time of registration or arrival.
Process, balance and post daily patient payments.
Greet and route all visitors/patients and respond to their requests in a helpful and courteous manner on the phone and in person.
Perform accurate demographic and insurance updates on all patients as needed and required.
Verify, collect, and accurately enter insurance information into the electronic health record system, and immediately notify supervisor if problems arise.
Provide administrative support for Patient Access Dept., including answering phones, typing, faxing, electronic filing, copying, scanning and data entry, as needed.

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