Registrar Nights PRN

Kindred Healthcare•Ennis, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Access Registrar coordinates patient registration, insurance verification, and financial clearance to ensure accurate and timely access to services in an acute care hospital setting. The role includes collecting patient information, verifying insurance eligibility, securing pre-certifications, and collecting payments while providing exceptional customer service.

Requirements

Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
Basic knowledge of insurance verification and medical terminology.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under stressful situations.
High school diploma or equivalent, including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role (preferred).
1+ years in a healthcare registration, scheduling, or patient access setting (preferred).
Prior experience with medical terminology and insurance verification (preferred).

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent, including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role.
1+ years in a healthcare registration, scheduling, or patient access setting.
Prior experience with medical terminology and insurance verification.

Responsibilities

Register patients for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services, ensuring demographic and financial information is accurate.
Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and authorization requirements for scheduled services.
Explain patients’ financial obligations, including co-pays, deductibles, and payment options.
Collect and document payments, issue receipts, and balance cash drawers daily.
Communicate with clinical staff, physician offices, and ancillary departments to facilitate admissions and appointments.
Distribute and explain forms, documents, and educational materials to patients and family members.
Respond to patient inquiries about registration, insurance, and billing processes.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA guidelines when handling patient information.
Document patient interactions and update electronic medical records as required.
Assist with rescheduling and managing patient appointments as needed.