Patient Access & Registration Specialist

Talentify; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 37,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary’s Health Network in Reno is seeking a Patient Account Registrar to interview patients and guardians, collect identifying and insurance information, and obtain necessary authorizations. The role interfaces with reception and PBX systems, requires data entry, and communicates with diverse age groups in a hospital setting.

Strong medical terminology knowledge and patient-service experience are valued, with a focus on accuracy, multitasking, and timely completion of tasks within a

Qualifications

• Previous hospital experience as an admissions representative 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Account Registrar interviews the patient or his/her representative to obtain identifying and verifying information, such as patient/s name, address, age, date of birth, social security number, occupation, insurance information and obtaining authorization.
• Have the capabilities of interfacing with the PBX operator and reception areas.
• Must be able to operate a computer to input and retrieve data.
• Ability to communicate with the population served, utilizing age specific techniques from neonatal, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, middle adult to geriatrics.
• Maintain proficiency in medical terminology.
• Special projects or other assignments may be given with expectations to be completed in a specified timeframe.

Skills

Hospital admissions experience

Medical terminology

Written and verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Analytical problem solving

Customer service

High school diploma

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Saint Mary’s Health Network in Reno is seeking a Patient Account Registrar to interview patients and guardians, collect identifying and insurance information, and obtain necessary authorizations. The role interfaces with reception and PBX systems, requires data entry, and communicates with diverse age groups in a hospital setting.

Strong medical terminology knowledge and patient-service experience are valued, with a focus on accuracy, multitasking, and timely completion of tasks within a