Registrar Radiation Oncology

HCA Healthcare•Denver, CO

25d•$20 - $30

About The Position

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Registrar Radiation Oncology? At HCA HealthONE Presbyterian/ St. Lukes Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to 300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. Job Summary and Qualifications The Registrar of the Presbyterian St. Luke's Radiation Oncology performs timely and accurate patient registration, patient scheduling, coordination of new patient information, maintenance of patient charts and monitoring for accuracy, scanning records, insurance authorization, and other secretarial functions . Participates in department performance improvement initiatives and coordinates Medicare/Medicaid documentation requirements. Responsible for ordering and maintaining supplies for the department. Generates referral and follow up letters and sends to referring providers. Verify all insurance and obtain pre-certification/authorization. Calculate and collect patient liable amounts. Ensure that all necessary signatures are obtained for treatments . Process patient charts according to workflow and established productivity standards. Answer any questions and explains policies clearly. Welcome patient and family members in a professional manner. Contact the therapy staff for emergency medical needs and answer patient and visitor questions. Interview incoming patients, his/her relatives, or other responsible individuals to obtain identifying and biographical information with insurance and financial information. Search MPI completely and assign the correct medical code number. Notify Medical Records for any duplicate unit numbers. Verify insurance benefits and determines pre-certification status. If pre-certification is needed, call the insurance precert department and initiate review or verify authorization number provided by scheduling staff. Enter all information and authorization numbers into the registration system. Secure all signatures necessary for treatments, release of medical information, assignment of insurance benefits, and payment of services from legally responsible parties. Obtain copies of necessary identification and insurance cards. Explain policies regarding services, charges, insurance billing, and payment of account . Request full or partial payment for services rendered according to collection policies. Issue a Business Office letter to all patients according to policy. Obtain proper authorization for treatment and approval codes from the insurance carrier for patients presenting for treatment insured by an MCO. Collect co-pays, deposits, and deductibles and documents collection status in the system and chart. Issue waivers for signatures when appropriate . Produce paperwork on each patient for distribution to appropriate departments . Align pertinent documents for establishing the patient's medical record and financial file. Check for physician orders and attaches them to the patient medical records to ensure that patients are receiving appropriate tests . Activate all pre-registered patients that have reported for services. Demonstrates knowledge of occurrence reporting system and utilizes system to report potential patient safety issues. Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other health care team members. Ability to work with others within a team to ensure quality patient care. Strong critical thinking skills. Ability to communicate with patients using auditory Input and Output. Practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement” Demonstrates a positive and professional interaction with all internal and external customers associated with the Presbyterian St. Luke's Radiation Oncology Department. The Registrar is also responsible for other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School or GED equivalent preferred
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other health care team members
Ability to work with others within a team to ensure quality patient care
Strong critical thinking skills
Ability to communicate with patients using auditory Input and Output

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income