Patient Account Registrar

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, IL seeks a Patient Account Registrar for Per Diem admissions-related duties. The role involves interviewing patients, collecting demographics, securing insurance information, and coordinating with the Admitting team.

Strong communication and data-entry skills are essential. The position requires hospital experience preferred, knowledge of medical terminology, and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.

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 Required.

Responsibilities

• Interview the patient or representative to obtain patient demographics.
• Secure insurance information, eligibility, benefits and authorizations as applicable.
• Input and retrieve data on a computer.
• Communicate with a diverse population using age-appropriate techniques.

Skills

Hospital experience

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Employment StatusPer Diem

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

• 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 timelinesAnalytical and problem-solving skills
• Customer Services experience required
• 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.

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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