Patient Account Registrar - Admitting

St. Mary's General Hospital•Passaic, NJ

9d•$16 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

St. Mary's General Hospital is seeking a Patient Account Registrar for its Admitting department. The role interviews patients or their representatives to collect demographic information and secures insurance information, eligibility, benefits, and authorizations as applicable. The registrar works with other areas of Admitting, including PBX operator functions and reception areas, and uses a computer to enter and retrieve data. The position requires communicating with people across age groups, from neonatal through geriatric, using age-specific techniques, and maintaining proficiency in medical terminology. Special projects or other assignments may be given with an expectation of completion within a specified timeframe. This is a full-time position with a variable shift.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent required.
Customer service experience required.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritize needs to meet required timelines.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous hospital experience as an admissions representative.
Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Interview patients or their representatives to obtain patient demographic information.
Secure insurance information, eligibility, benefits, and authorizations as applicable.
Work closely with all facets of the Admitting department, including PBX operator functions and reception areas.
Operate a computer to input and retrieve data.
Communicate with the population served using age-specific techniques, from neonatal through geriatric.
Maintain proficiency in medical terminology.
Complete special projects or other assignments within specified timeframes.