Patient Registrar, Patient Registration

Athol Hospital•Athol, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Heywood Healthcare values its employees and offers competitive wages, great benefits, and generous earned time off. This position is responsible for the accurate and timely registration and scheduling of patients. The role involves working in various settings including the ER, Admitting, and the Scheduling Office, and may also provide coverage for switchboard operators and scheduling office staff. Key duties include registering patient accounts, verifying insurance information, and ensuring authorizations are valid.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Medical terminology, spelling competence and computer experience essential.
Referral and/or third party experience billing preferable.
Knowledge of Meditech.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to perform multiple tasks with minimal supervision is essential.
Must be able to deal effectively and courteously with the public, physicians and all hospital personnel in a high volume setting.
Accuracy is critical for patient care and financial purposes.

Nice To Haves

Formal training beyond High School diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

Initiates the Patient Registration process by conducting a thorough interview to obtain accurate patient demographics and insurance information.
Accurate completion of all non-patient registrations.
Obtains a signature from the patient or the patient’s representative to ensure the appropriate signatures are on file in Medical Records.
Contacts insurance companies to verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and mailing address within 24 hours of admission for inpatient, observations, and SDC accounts.
Collaborates with the patient care staff to determine bed assignments so the Emergency Department and physicians are notified of bed availability and charts are delivered to the floor as soon as possible.
Contacts insurance companies to verify insurances eligibility for outpatient accounts.
Obtains surgery information from the surgeon’s office and generates pre-operation and surgical account numbers, enabling a smooth patient flow of patients to SDC.
Facilitates the admitting portion of the pre-operative testing process, so there is a smooth process flow of patient’s to Surgical Day Care, with the correct account information.
Prioritizes and reprioritizes work based on the changing needs of the customers.
When assigned to cover scheduling operations, performs all job duties assigned to this position.
Accurately files outpatient orders and has a working knowledge in standing orders and the process of notifying MD of expiration date.
Assists manager, as directed, in the training of new employees regarding patient access processes in an accurate and complete manner.
Maintains a working knowledge of registration policies and procedures and provides coverage for the ED Registration staff for breaks and days off.
Assists the ED staff during times of high ED volume and/or trauma.
Maintains a working knowledge of Admitting, Outpatient, and ED Registration computer down-time procedures.
Contributes to the design, development, and maintenance of systems that help the department run efficiently.
Reflects a positive attitude in daily work. Is receptive, cooperative, committed, and optimistic.
Job performance reflects compliance with Heywood’s performance standards: Telephone etiquette, providing directions, first impressions, and patient wait times.
When assigned to the receptionist desk; performs all job responsibilities associated to this position.
Access all electronic and web based payers to obtain eligibility information.
Registers MABR’s within one hour of receipt.
Contacts insurance companies and MD offices to ensure Endo authorizations are completed and accurate.
Immediately notifies supervisor of any backlogs or obstacles that prevent completion of assigned duties.
Attends a minimum of 8 department staff meetings per year.
When assigned to cover the switchboard operations, performs all job duties assigned to this position.
Completes all status changes accurately and notifies the insurance companies if needed.
Correctly spells all information, especially diagnosis on all documents.
Accurately compiles daily, weekly, and monthly data and statistics as requested. This includes the daily duty board.
Accurately inputs and scans insurance authorizations when paperwork is provided.
Can recognize problems that occur and contacts insurance company or MD office.