Patient Account Registrar

Prime Healthcare•La Palma, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Founded in 1972, La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is a 141-bed acute-care community hospital and the only hospital in La Palma. Our highly qualified team is committed to providing outstanding service in a safe, comfortable, and caring environment. Patients treated at La Palma Intercommunity Hospital benefit from the expertise of a large hospital system in a smaller, more personal setting. For more information visit www.lapalmaintercommunityhospital.com.

Requirements

Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Customer Services experience required.
High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Interviews the patient or his/her representative to obtain patient demographics.
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.
Operates a computer to input and retrieve data.
Communicates with the population served, utilizing age specific techniques from neonatal, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, middle adult to geriatrics.
Maintains proficiency in medical terminology.
Completes special projects or other assignments in a specified timeframe.