Patient Account Registrar

Talentify; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol, PA is seeking a Patient Account Registrar to interview patients, collect demographics, and secure insurance information and authorizations in the admissions workflow.

The role collaborates with PBX and reception areas, requires computer data entry, and strong communication with patients across all age groups. High school diploma required; prior hospital admissions experience preferred; per diem schedule with flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Education and Work Experience: High School Graduate or GED required; prior hospital admissions experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology encouraged.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet timelines.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Customer service experience required.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients or representatives to obtain demographics and insurance information.
• Secure insurance information, eligibility, benefits and authorizations as applicable.
• Coordinate with Admitting department including PBX and reception areas.
• Input and retrieve data on computer systems.
• Communicate with patients across all age groups using appropriate terminology.
• Maintain proficiency in medical terminology.
• Handle special projects with deadlines.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Problem solving

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High School Graduate or GED Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Lower Bucks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Lower Bucks Hospital is a community hospital, serving the Lower Bucks County region with medical, surgical, and emergency care. Located in historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, the Hospital is well-known for its knowledgeable medical staff, including cardiology, orthopedics, radiology, wound care, and general surgery. The hospital has more than 200 physicians on staff, as well as another 700 employees.

Responsibilities

The Patient Account Registrar interviews the patient or his/her representative to obtain patient demographics. This position also secures insurance information, eligibility, benefits and authorizations as applicable. Works closely with all facets of the Admitting department including PBX operator function 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

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

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 Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires)

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf