Patient Account Registrar - Admitting

Prime Healthcare•Passaic, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Account Registrar interviews patients or their representatives to collect demographic information and secures insurance information, eligibility, benefits, and authorizations as applicable. The role works with all facets of the Admitting department, including PBX operator functions and reception areas. The registrar uses a computer to input and retrieve data, communicates with patients across age groups using age-specific techniques, and maintains proficiency in medical terminology. Special projects or other assignments may be given with a specified completion timeframe. This is a per diem position with 12-hour shifts, scheduled every other weekend on Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The position is based at St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, New Jersey. The stated compensation estimate is $16.30; actual starting compensation is determined during hiring based on factors including skills, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Requirements

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

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 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 populations.
Maintain proficiency in medical terminology.
Complete special projects or other assignments within specified timeframes.