Registrar

CommonSpirit Health•Mesa, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At AZ General Hospital Mesa, you're not just joining a team – you're becoming a vital part of a community's well-being. As a 50-bed non-profit facility, we're dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare to Mesa and its surrounding communities. Every day, you'll see the direct impact of your work, whether it's comforting a patient, collaborating with a colleague, or innovating solutions that improve lives. Our commitment to excellence is further strengthened through our close collaboration with Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, expanding our capabilities and offering a broader spectrum of patient care experiences and professional development opportunities. But your impact extends even further. We are a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network means unparalleled opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference on a grander scale, impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents. If you are driven by a commitment to social justice, passionate about health equity, and eager to contribute to new, innovative ways of delivering care within a highly collaborative environment, then look no further. This isn't just a job; it's a calling, and you belong right here with us. Come build a fulfilling career where your values align with your work, and your contribution truly matters.

Requirements

High School graduate or GED
Previous experience in a clerical setting
Typing speed 30 wpm
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
Computer skills

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one (1) year experience in prior authorization precertification insurance benefits and how they apply to hospital registration or medical office setting.
Medical terminology
Previous experience with an EMR; Cerner
Current BLS certification

Responsibilities

As our Registrar, you will be the frontline representative for patient admissions, ensuring a streamlined and efficient intake process.
You will play a critical role in facilitating accurate demographic and insurance information collection, vital for timely and appropriate reimbursement.
Every day you will register and pre-register patients, minimizing wait times and ensuring all required documents and signatures are obtained.
You will meticulously verify insurance eligibility and benefits, process co-payments, and provide detailed notes in the computer system for all payer-related and patient communications.
Registers/pre-registers patient in a timely manner, as evidenced by minimal to no patient waiting and minimal registration time.
Obtains accurate and complete patient information for the registration process.
Completes medical record requests within department guidelines.
Provides adequate notes in computer system by documenting all payer related information, patient issues, physician office communications and any account related communication.
Ensures correct forms are filled out and signed for each registration, payer-related forms, COA, Medicare notification letters.
Ensures that patient handouts are being given out and explained (i.e.: Patient Rights and Responsibilities, Advance Directives, Financial Assistance, etc.)