Registrar

Iberia Medical Center•New Iberia, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors. IMC is currently hiring a Registrar, who obtains all necessary demographic and insurance information required from patients, and otherwise ensures that all patients registered in the hospital are done so in an accurate and timely manner. Completes all necessary paperwork and obtains signatures necessary to complete the registration process. Calculates and collects uninsured patients' deposits for diagnostic services; collects ER copays; collects deductibles from patients who are admitted; and collects patients' portion as indicated by the Financial Counselor for scheduled services. Informs patients of hospital financial obligations on older accounts and collects upon these past accounts. Communicates in a customer-friendly, professional manner to assist our patients, visitors and other customers. Must be willing to work)n any. aspect of the registration process including preregistration, Emergency Room, front/lobby registrations on both the main and north campus or insurance verification. May operate the telephone switchboard during breaks and after hours. Performs other work assigned during evening and slower periods of scheduled hours. Assists with quality assurance reviews and participates in performance improvement activities. Helps out all co-workers as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Experience preferred in a physician's office or hospital, but not required.

Responsibilities

Obtains all necessary demographic and insurance information required from patients, and otherwise ensures that all patients registered in the hospital are done so in an accurate and timely manner.
Completes all necessary paperwork and obtains required signatures in regards to patient's registration.
Calculates and collects any/all patient deposits, including any pre-existing accounts and informs patients of hospital financial obligation.
Communicates in a professional, customer oriented manner to assist our patients, visitors and other customers.
May be required to operate the telephone switchboard and perform other registration functions including pre-registrations as needed.