Registrar PRN

Parkview Regional Hospital • Mexia, TX

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About The Position

The Registrar PRN position at Parkview Regional Hospital involves performing receptionist, registration, and clerical duties related to patient admissions. The role is crucial in ensuring that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is accurately obtained and entered into the registration system. The Registrar also communicates with patients and their caregivers, verifies insurance benefits, and manages payment collections, all while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment are necessary.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision is essential.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform receptionist, registration, and clerical duties associated with patient admissions.
• Ensure timely and accurate entry of demographic, billing, and clinical information into the registration system.
• Distribute and explain forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients or family members.
• Meet with patients or caregivers to exchange necessary information and documentation before or after admission.
• Communicate with the admitting physician's office, nursing unit staff, and other personnel regarding admissions.
• Verify insurance benefits and obtain precertification/authorization as necessary.
• Determine and accept required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refer to financial counselors.
• Maintain the Quarterly Medicare Phone Log.
• Perform PBX duties when needed, including paging staff and monitoring hospital alarms.
• Meet individual accuracy goals and cash collection targets as specified.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED