Patient Account Registrar

Prime Healthcare Services; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Services operates Saint Joseph Hospital Elgin and is seeking a Patient Account Registrar for a Per Diem night shift. The role interviews patients, collects demographics and insurance information, and ensures eligibility, benefits and authorizations are secured as applicable.

The position works closely with Admitting and PBX/reception teams, inputting data, and maintaining clear communication with patients.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients or representatives to obtain demographics.
• Secures insurance information, eligibility, benefits and authorizations.
• Collaborates with Admitting department and PBX/reception areas.
• Operates a computer to input and retrieve data.
• Communicates with patients using age-appropriate terminology.
• Maintains proficiency in medical terminology.
• May be assigned special projects with deadlines.

Skills

Previous hospital experience

Medical terminology

Written and verbal communication

Multi-tasking and prioritization

Analytical and problem solving

Customer service

Education

High School / GED

Job description

Overview

Department:Patient Account Registrar

Shift:Per Diem

Location: Elgin

Facility:St. Joseph Hospital Elgin

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, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

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)

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $20.34. 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.

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/

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Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Nights

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