Patient Account Registrar

St. Joseph Medical Center•Kansas City, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Patient Account Registrar, sometimes referred to as an Admission Representative. The Account Registrar will work in bed management and will have no direct patient contact, playing an important role in the coordination of bed management and direct admits within the facility. Their primary focus is ensuring efficient use of hospital beds and maintaining up-to-date and accurate records in collaboration with staff and physicians. This role is essential for streamlining hospital operations, reducing wait times, and ensuring the optimal use of resources, all while focusing on staff and physician interactions rather than patient-facing duties. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed. Shift’s Available: Variable Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN) Hours: Variable Location: St. Joseph Medical Center– Kansas City, MO Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Competitive compensation Medical insurance benefit plan 401K Sick leave accrual

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Previous hospital experience as an admissions representative preferred.

Responsibilities

coordinate with nursing staff, case managers, and physicians to assign beds for incoming patients based on medical needs, availability, and urgency
Monitor bed occupancy and status in real-time using hospital information systems
act as a liaison between various hospital departments to facilitate smooth patient transfers and optimize bed usage
Update patient data in the hospital’s electronic medical record (EMR) system to reflect admissions, discharges, and transfers accurately
Run reports and analyze bed utilization trends to support hospital operations