REGISTRAR/PBX

William Newton Hospital•Winfield, KS

2h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for the efficient and orderly registration of patients, ensuring all necessary patient information is collected and entered into the computer database. The position also involves distributing relevant information to ancillary nursing departments and participating in performance improvement and QI activities. Additionally, the Registrar/PBX handles all incoming and outgoing telephone calls for the facility, provides directory information, transfers calls, makes facility-wide announcements over the PA system, and manages the facility paging system.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.
One year of excellent customer service required
At least one year of patient registration in a hospital setting strongly preferred.
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
Excellent interpersonal (people) skills is required
Basic computer knowledge.
Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
Completes annual educational requirements.
Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and CMS regulations.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized time system correctly.
Attends in-services and educational opportunities.
Attends staff meetings and reads all memos.
Utilizes Procedure Manual.
Complies with William Newton Hospital policies.
Familiar with Employee Handbook.
Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff.
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety and infection control.
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
Communicates the mission, vision and core values of the hospital.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of patient registration in a hospital setting

Responsibilities

Responsible to pre-register patients for scheduled admissions and out-patient procedures.
Responsible to interview patients or their representative, to obtain personal information or verify information already on file, including emergency numbers and insurance information, including Medicare Secondary Payer and accident information as applicable.
Responsible to obtain signatures on Conditions of Admission and affix patient identification bracelet.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to Supervisor, Nursing Service, co-workers, physicians and ancillary departments.
Responsible, when payment is received after Business Office closes, to collect such payments, provide receipt and forward to the Business Office personnel.
Refers patient to Collections Manager when financial arrangements need to be made.
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function well under stressful situations.
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures confidentiality of patients’ protected information.
Interacts professionally with patient/family and provide explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary, demonstrating customer service skills.
Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
Ensures documentation meets current standards and policies.
Answers telephone in a polite manner and communicates information to the appropriate personnel/family.
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
Operates switchboard to route incoming calls and to place outgoing calls.
Provides directory information to internal and external inquirers.
Maintains a daily list of all facility staff on-call, including home phone numbers and cellular numbers readily available, whichever is applicable.
Knowledge of emergency procedures and location of Safety/Disaster Manual.
Performs other duties as assigned.