Registrar - Lab Registration

DCH • Tuscaloosa, AL

77d

About The Position

The Registrar is responsible for the efficient, orderly and expeditious pre-admission, admission of patients.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Good clerical skills including ability to type 20 wpm and computer experience preferred.
• Ability to work well with others in a courteous manner in stressful situations.
• Excellent telephone and customer service skills required.
• Healthcare experience and understanding of basic medical terminology preferred.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Enters patient financial and personal demographics in the computer in an accurate and timely manner.
• Obtains appropriate signatures and copies and/or scans all identification and healthcare coverage presented.
• Documents reasons if this information is not attainable.
• Verifies and documents insurance benefits and coverage.
• Obtains any required pre-certifications, referrals or authorizations for all patients based on benefits/requirements/contractual agreements.
• Communicates this information and financial responsibility to the patient/guarantor.
• Follows Front End Collections Policies.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing effectively with patients, physicians, hospital based personnel and all other customers.
• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees