Registrar / Discharge Clerk
About The Position
The Registrar/Discharge Clerk accurately registers, discharges, and admits patients treated in the Emergency Department. She/he will record all pertinent patient information i.e. demographic, insurance, and verifies all information in an accurate and timely manner while maintaining control logs. She/he will be responsible to collect patient co-insurance deductible, copays, any other payments related to their visit or hospital stay as needed, including timely notification of admissions, death notifications via Fax or electronically. She/he will obtain signatures/consents face to face or while doing bedside registration/and complete all appropriate forms as needed to complete the registration process.
Requirements
- Excellent communication and customer service skills required.
- Proficiency with computers (must pass test demonstrating basic knowledge of MS Office 2007 Word/Excel, as well as previous experience with hospital mainframe systems, including various web-based insurance sites.
- Knowledge and previous experience with insurance verification and registration most preferably in the medical setting required.
- Previous experience working in the medical field preferred.
- Previous experience and ability to register patients by bedside registration experience preferred.
- Strong computer skills; knowledge/experience with hospital mainframe /EMR systems preferred.
- Experience with web-based insurance verification systems is required.
- Point of service/cash collection experience preferred.
- Experience with high patient volume/diversified patient population.
- Demonstrates professionalism in dealing with patients, family members, and co-workers alike.
- Works well under pressure.
- Typing speed of at least 40 wpm.
- HS Diploma/GED required; some college courses preferred.
- Computer proficiency required.
- Hospital mainframe systems/insurance verification programs (web based included) are preferred.
- Knowledge and proficiency with MS programs required (Word & Excel 2007).
- Web-based insurance verification experience a MUST.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working in the medical field preferred.
- Previous experience and ability to register patients by bedside registration experience preferred.
- Strong computer skills; knowledge/experience with hospital mainframe /EMR systems preferred.
- Point of service/cash collection experience preferred.
- Hospital mainframe systems/insurance verification programs (web based included) are preferred.
- some college courses preferred.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
