Registrar - PRN (as needed)

Community Health Systems•Carlsbad, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a PRN (as needed) Registrar to support our Admitting department at Carlsbad Medical Center, located at 2430 W Pierce St, Carlsbad, NM. Varied Shift: on-call and is based on needs of the department. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays. We know it's not just about finding a job. It's about finding a place where you are respected, valued, and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

Requirements

0-2 years of experience in a healthcare setting including patient registration, medical office scheduling, or front desk/admissions required
Knowledge of insurance verification and basic medical terminology.
Ability to maintain accuracy and attention detail in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and registration software.
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
Effective interpersonal skills to work with patients, families and healthcare teams.

Nice To Haves

Post secondary education or training in medical office administration or healthcare administration preferred
0-2 years of experience in a customer service role preferred

Responsibilities

Supports patient care by accurately capturing and verifying demographic and insurance information through both in-person and telephone interactions.
Ensures a seamless registration process by scheduling procedures, securing necessary authorizations, and maintaining complete and organized patient records, all while providing exceptional customer service.
Interacts with patients and their families to address questions and provide courteous, timely assistance.
Regulates schedules based on procedure requirements, physician availability, and staffing needs.
Schedules patient procedures as required and pre-registers scheduled patients by obtaining accurate demographic information.
Verifies insurance eligibility using designated applications, captures correct health insurance details, and secures necessary authorizations and verifications for services.
Collects and records patient financial responsibility estimates as applicable.
Communicates operative reports daily to appropriate physician offices.
Compiles and organizes registration documentation to ensure completion of patient medical records.
Collects patient co-pays or deductibles when applicable and informs patients of financial obligations.
Assists patients with understanding insurance requirements and assists with resolving insurance-related questions.
Carefully documents on forms if the patient is unable to sign the consent authorization forms, or why a family member signs the forms and has nursing sign off if the patient is unable to sign.
Places an armband on each patient before the patient leaves the department to ensure proper identification of the patient throughout their stay.
Answers and returns phone calls, addressing questions with professionalism and courtesy.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.