Patient Access & Admissions Registrar

Prime Healthcare; Missouri; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life, disability, and other insurance

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is hiring a Patient Account Registrar at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. This full-time role supports the Admitting team by collecting demographic and insurance data and confirming insurance eligibility and authorizations.

The position requires strong communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills, with prior hospital admissions experience preferred and a high school diploma or GED. Benefits are offered to eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Previous hospital admissions experience preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize needs to meet deadlines.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Customer service experience required.
• High School Graduate or GED equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients or authorized representatives to gather accurate demographic and insurance information
• Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and required authorizations
• Enter and retrieve patient data using computerized systems
• Communicate with patients using age-appropriate communication across all life stages
• Support Admitting department operations, including reception, PBX functions, and special assignments

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Prime Healthcare is hiring a Patient Account Registrar at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. This full-time role supports the Admitting team by collecting demographic and insurance data and confirming insurance eligibility and authorizations.

The position requires strong communication, multitasking, and problem-solving skills, with prior hospital admissions experience preferred and a high school diploma or GED. Benefits are offered to eligible employees.