Patient Account Registrar

Prime Healthcare • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Account Registrar is responsible for interviewing patients or their representatives to gather demographic and insurance information. This includes verifying insurance eligibility, benefits, and obtaining necessary authorizations. The role involves working closely with various functions within the Admitting department, such as PBX operator duties and reception areas. The registrar must be proficient in computer operation for data input and retrieval, and capable of communicating effectively with diverse patient populations, from neonates to geriatrics, using age-specific techniques. Maintaining proficiency in medical terminology is also required. Additionally, the position may involve completing special projects or other assignments within specified timeframes.

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

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
• Operate a computer to input and retrieve data
• Communicate with the population served, utilizing age specific techniques from neonatal, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, middle adult to geriatrics
• Maintain proficiency in medical terminology
• Complete special projects or other assignments in a specified timeframe

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package
• Freedom to customize benefits to fit unique needs
• Abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options for individual growth and well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees