Patient Access Registrar

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life

Generous PTO

Extended Illness Bank

Matching 401(k)

Career Advancement

Rewards & Recognition

Exclusive Discounts

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a full-time Registrar to support the Admitting department at Houghton Hospital in Tucson, AZ.

The role focuses on accurately capturing demographic and insurance details, pre-registering patients, and ensuring a smooth registration process while delivering excellent customer service. The Registrar will schedule procedures, obtain authorizations, and maintain organized patient records, coordinating with clinical staff and ensuring timely communication of

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 families to address questions and provide courteous, timely assistance.
• Regulates schedules based on procedure requirements, physician availability, and staffing needs.
• Schedules patient procedures and pre-registers scheduled patients by obtaining accurate demographic information.
• Verifies insurance eligibility using designated applications and captures health insurance details.
• 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 and informs patients of financial obligations.
• Assists patients with understanding insurance requirements and resolves questions.
• Documents when a patient cannot sign consent forms and notes signatures by a family member or nurse.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

EHR familiarity

Registration software

Education

Post secondary education in medical/healthcare administration

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a full-time Registrar to support the Admitting department at Houghton Hospital in Tucson, AZ.

The role focuses on accurately capturing demographic and insurance details, pre-registering patients, and ensuring a smooth registration process while delivering excellent customer service. The Registrar will schedule procedures, obtain authorizations, and maintain organized patient records, coordinating with clinical staff and ensuring timely communication of