Patient Account Registrar

Saint Francis Hospital; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital (Evanston, IL) is seeking a Patient Account Registrar for per diem coverage. The role involves interviewing patients to collect demographics, securing insurance information, and coordinating with the Admitting team to ensure smooth intake.

You will input and retrieve data on a computer, communicate with patients across all ages, and maintain proficiency in medical terminology while supporting timely, accurate patient registration processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Hospital admissions experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patient or representative to obtain demographics.
• Secures insurance information, eligibility, benefits and authorizations.
• Works with Admitting PBX and reception areas.
• Operates a computer to input and retrieve data.
• Communicates with patients across age groups using age-appropriate techniques.
• Maintains proficiency in medical terminology.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Hospital experience preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Employment Status

Per Diem

Overview

Department: Admitting

Schedule: Per Diem (as needed)

Facility: Prime Healthcare Saint Francis Hospital

Location: Evanston, 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 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).

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 Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $19.84. 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