Patient Account Registrar

Talentify; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, IL is seeking a Patient Account Registrar for per diem shifts in the Admitting department. The role involves interviewing patients or their representatives to collect demographics and insurance details, and collaborating with PBX and reception areas.

The position requires solid communication, data entry, and knowledge of medical terminology, with a focus on accuracy, multitasking, and meeting tight timelines.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Interview patients or representatives to obtain demographics.
• Secure insurance information, eligibility, benefits and authorizations.
• Input and retrieve data using computer systems; interface with PBX and reception areas.
• Communicate with a diverse population across age groups with appropriate terminology.

Skills

Customer service experience

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking

Analytical thinking

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Department: Admitting

Schedule

Per Diem - Variable shift

Facility

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital

Location

Chicago, IL

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

• 1. Previous hospital experience as an admissions representative preferred.
• 2. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• 3. Effective written and verbal communication skills
• 4. Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines
• 5. Analytical and problem-solving skills
• 6. Customer Services experience required
• 7. High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires).

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Pay Transparency

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $20.74. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

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