Registrar

Lifepoint Health • Beckley, WV

5d

About The Position

Raleigh General is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registrar, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. How you’ll contribute A Registrar who excels in this role will execute receptionist, registration, and clerical duties associated with direct and scheduled patient admissions. Gathers all pertinent account information and verifies insurance coverage.

Requirements

• Qualified applicants will have completed a High School Diploma or equivalent or 3 years of directly related experience may be substituted for the required education.
• Previous computer experience required.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, strong customer service skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a high volume, stressful environment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical terminology and Billing or collection experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy, assigning medical record numbers.
• Distributes and explains forms, documents, and handouts to patients or family members, ensures all necessary signatures are obtained for treatment.
• Meets with patient or patient's caregiver before or after admission to exchange necessary information and documentation.
• Communicates with admitting physician's office, nursing unit staff, and/or other appropriate personnel regarding admission to exchange necessary information and determine placement.
• Verifies insurance benefits and obtains precertification/authorization as necessary.
• Determines and accepts required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refers to financial counselors for follow up.
• Researches the patients visit history to ensure compliance with third party payer requirements, completing appropriate documentation as applicable.
• Collects co-pays and other funds from patients based upon established criteria.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED