Patient Access & Admitting Specialist

St. Joseph Medical Center; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL is seeking a Patient Account Registrar for the Admitting department. This full-time role runs 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with rotating weekends. You will interview patients, collect demographics, and secure insurance information and authorizations as needed.

The position requires hospital admissions experience and knowledge of medical terminology, plus strong communication. A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Interview the patient to obtain demographics and insurance information.
• Input and retrieve data in the computer system.
• Secure insurance information, eligibility, benefits and authorizations as applicable.
• Work with PBX and reception areas within Admitting.
• Communicate with a diverse patient population using age-appropriate techniques.

Skills

Hospital admissions experience

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL is seeking a Patient Account Registrar for the Admitting department. This full-time role runs 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with rotating weekends. You will interview patients, collect demographics, and secure insurance information and authorizations as needed.

The position requires hospital admissions experience and knowledge of medical terminology, plus strong communication. A comprehensive benefits package is provided.