Patient Access & Admissions Registrar

Prime Healthcare; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL is seeking a Patient Account Registrar for the Admitting department. The role involves interviewing patients to obtain demographics, securing insurance information, and coordinating authorizations.

You will work with PBX and reception, input data, and communicate with patients across age groups. Must maintain medical terminology proficiency and handle special projects with deadlines.

Qualifications

• Previous hospital admissions experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize timelines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Customer service experience required.
• High School Graduate or GED Equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Interviews the patient or representative to obtain patient demographics.
• Secures insurance information, eligibility, benefits and authorizations as applicable.
• Works with Admitting department including PBX operator and reception areas.
• Operates computer to input and retrieve data.
• Communicates with patients across age groups using age-appropriate techniques.
• Maintains proficiency in medical terminology.
• Special projects or other assignments may be given with deadlines.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Graduate or GED Equivalent

Job description

Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL is seeking a Patient Account Registrar for the Admitting department. The role involves interviewing patients to obtain demographics, securing insurance information, and coordinating authorizations.

You will work with PBX and reception, input data, and communicate with patients across age groups. Must maintain medical terminology proficiency and handle special projects with deadlines.