Registrar Lead - FT (5:30pm-1:00am)

Community Health Systems•Palmer, AK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a full-time Registrar Lead to support our Admitting department at Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, located at 2500 S Woodworth Loop, Palmer AK. Evening Shift: Sunday thru Thursday from 5:30 pm to 1:00 pm We know it's not just about finding a job. It's about finding a place where you are respected, valued, and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

Requirements

2-4 years of experience in a healthcare setting including patient registration, medical office scheduling, or front desk/admissions required
2-4 years of experience in customer service required
Strong understanding of healthcare registration, insurance verification, and patient financial counseling.
Ability to interpret and apply insurance eligibility responses to ensure proper patient registration.
Proficiency in hospital registration systems, insurance portals, and electronic health records (EHRs).
Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to support and guide team members.
Excellent customer service and communication skills, ensuring a positive patient experience.
Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and ability to audit and correct registration errors.

Nice To Haves

Previous team lead or supervisory experience, or demonstrated leadership skills preferred

Responsibilities

Leads, mentors, and supports the registration team, ensuring proper training, efficient workflow, and adherence to department policies.
Demonstrates a courteous, professional manner while obtaining and verifying patient demographic and insurance information.
Ensures accuracy when entering patient data into the registration system and obtaining necessary consent and authorization forms.
Reviews insurance eligibility responses, interprets coverage details, and captures accurate insurance information based on the service being rendered.
Audits patient registration and admission records for accuracy and assists in correcting errors as needed.
Assists supervisors and management with quality assurance efforts, identifying training opportunities and areas for process improvement.
Provides on-the-job training and coaching to registrars, ensuring they understand hospital policies, system processes, and insurance requirements.
Requests and collects patient payments, counseling self-pay patients on financial obligations and payment options.
Notifies ancillary departments and providers of patient arrivals and registration status, following up on any delays.
Assists in resolving registration and insurance-related issues, escalating complex concerns to management or corporate teams as needed.
Supports hospital leadership with registration-related reporting and special projects as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.