Imaging Registrar

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a patient access registrar to gather and verify demographic and insurance information, entering data into the system with accuracy. The role includes cross-training to cover multiple registration areas within the radiology department.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1 year of medical office/hospital experience, and CHAA certification within 1 year. Medical terminology required within 6 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in a medical office or hospital setting.
• Proficient with a personal computer in a Windows environment.
• Medical terminology required within 6 months of employment.
• CHAA certification required within 1 year of employment.
• Medical posting/scheduling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather demographic and insurance information from patients.
• Enter information accurately into the computerized system.
• Cross-train to cover various registrations within the radiology department.
• Perform clerical and basic patient care tasks under supervision.

Skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

Job Requirements

SUMMARY: Functioning under moderate supervision, performs a variety of patient care, technical and clerical activities and assumed additional responsibilities. This position is responsible for gathering all pertinent demographical and insurance information from the patient. In addition, this position is responsible for ensuring gathered information is entered accurately and expeditiously into the computerized system. You must have the ability to be cross trained to cover various areas of registrations and areas within the radiology department.

QUALIFICATIONS

The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The specific job duties may be changed by the department manager with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent.

One year experience in Medical office or hospital setting required.

Experience with a personal computer in a windows environment required.

Medical posting/scheduling experience preferred.

Medical Terminology required within 6 months of employment and CHAA certification required within 1 year of employment. Current work experience requiring interacting with customers.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Demonstrates the ability to proficiently operate a personal computer. Knowledge of medical terminology. Demonstrates ability to write legibly and perform basic mathematical functions. Ability to prioritize work responsibilities and meet deadlines. Ability to prioritize work responsibilities and meet deadlines is required. Ability to work in a Multi-task environment. Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding. Ability to ensure the confidentiality and rights of patients and confidentiality of the hospital and departmental documents.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

CPR Certification required within six months of hire date. Medical Terminology required within 6 months of employment. CHAA certification within 1 year of employment. Certification must be maintained.

Benefits Compensation

Pay Range $17.00 - $21.39

Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift differential