Patient Access Specialist: Registration & Scheduling

Community Health Systems; Peru (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Registrar to support patient care by accurately capturing demographic and insurance information through in-person and telephone interactions. The Registrar schedules procedures, pre-registers patients, verifies insurance, and secures authorizations to ensure smooth registration and complete medical records.

Responsibilities include collecting co-pays, communicating financial obligations, assisting patients with insurance requirements, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Post secondary education or training in medical office administration or healthcare administration preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in healthcare settings including patient registration or front desk/admissions.
• 0-2 years of experience in a customer service role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with registration, scheduling and demographic data capture.
• Verify insurance eligibility and obtain authorizations.
• Collect financial responsibility estimates and co-pays.
• Maintain patient records and communicate with physician offices.
• Provide exceptional customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Insurance verification

EHR systems

Education

Medical office administration

Tools

Registration software

EHR software

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Registrar to support patient care by accurately capturing demographic and insurance information through in-person and telephone interactions. The Registrar schedules procedures, pre-registers patients, verifies insurance, and secures authorizations to ensure smooth registration and complete medical records.

Responsibilities include collecting co-pays, communicating financial obligations, assisting patients with insurance requirements, and maintaining