On‑Call Registrar – Admitting & Scheduling

Community Health Systems; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Opportunities for Career Advancement

Rewards & Recognition Programs

Exclusive Discounts and Perks

Job summary

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer, AK is seeking a PRN Registrar to support the Admitting department. The role handles patient intake, demographic and insurance data capture, scheduling, and authorizations, delivering courteous service.

As-needed shifts vary with department needs, and the registrar ensures accurate records, timely pre-registration, and clear communication with patients and providers, while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education or training in medical office administration or healthcare administration preferred
• 0-2 years of experience in a healthcare setting including patient registration, medical office scheduling, or front desk/admissions required
• 0-2 years of experience in a customer service role preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patient registration

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary education in medical office administration

Tools

EHR systems

Registration software

Insurance verification tools

Job description

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer, AK is seeking a PRN Registrar to support the Admitting department. The role handles patient intake, demographic and insurance data capture, scheduling, and authorizations, delivering courteous service.

As-needed shifts vary with department needs, and the registrar ensures accurate records, timely pre-registration, and clear communication with patients and providers, while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.