Patient Account Registrar

Prime Healthcare; Elgin (IL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin seeks a Patient Account Registrar for evening and night shifts. You will interview patients or representatives to collect demographics, secure insurance information, eligibility and authorizations as needed.

The role works closely with Admitting, PBX, and reception, requiring computer data entry and clear communication with diverse populations. Qualifications include at least a high school diploma or GED, and strong written/verbal communication, multitasking and

Qualifications

• Previous hospital admissions registrar experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize to meet 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 demographics.
• Secure insurance information, eligibility, benefits and authorizations.
• Work with Admitting, PBX operator function and reception areas.
• Operate a computer to input and retrieve data.
• Communicate with diverse populations using age-specific techniques.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

Evening and Nights availability needed

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/

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