Patient Access Specialist (Per Diem)

Prime Healthcare Services; La Palma (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Patient Account Registrar to interview patients, collect demographics, and secure insurance information. You will work with the Admitting department and PBX/reception, input data, and communicate with a diverse patient population using age-appropriate language.

Strong medical terminology knowledge, accuracy, and customer service are essential as you help determine eligibility and benefits and support timely admissions in a safe, caring

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous hospital admissions registrar experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet timelines.
• Customer service experience required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Patient Account Registrar to interview patients, collect demographics, and secure insurance information. You will work with the Admitting department and PBX/reception, input data, and communicate with a diverse patient population using age-appropriate language.

Strong medical terminology knowledge, accuracy, and customer service are essential as you help determine eligibility and benefits and support timely admissions in a safe, caring