Patient Account Registrar Per Diem - MMIL Admitting

Prime Healthcare • Aurora, IL

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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 areas of the Admitting department, including PBX operator functions and reception areas. The registrar operates 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.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• 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 preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients or their representatives to obtain 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 for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, middle adults, and geriatrics.
• Maintain proficiency in medical terminology.
• Complete special projects or other assignments within specified timeframes.

Benefits

• The company offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package with options to customize benefits to individual needs, as well as resources and programs supporting individual growth and well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED