Patient Account Registrar

Centinela Hospital Medical Center; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance o

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Bereavement leave, FMLA and otherleave

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life, disability, and other insurance

Many other amazing benefits

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a full-time Admissions Representative for Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, TX. This role supports the Emergency Department/Admitting team with patient intake, insurance verification, and data entry during 12-hour day shifts.

The ideal candidate has strong communication and customer service skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and the ability to multi-task while meeting timelines. Prior hospital admissions experience is preferred.

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)

Responsibilities

• Interview patients or authorized representatives to gather accurate demographic and insurance information
• Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and required authorizations
• Enter and retrieve patient data using computerized systems
• Communicate clearly with patients using age-appropriate techniques across all life stages
• Support Admitting department operations, including reception, PBX functions, and special assignments

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Medical terminology knowledge

Hospital admissions experience

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Overview

Department:Emergency Department/Admitting

Shifts Available:Days

Employment Type: Full-Time

Hours: 12 hour shifts

Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, TX

Responsibilities

• Interview patients or authorized representatives to gather accurate demographic and insurance information
• Verify insurance eligibility, benefits, and required authorizations
• Enter and retrieve patient data using computerized systems
• Communicate clearly with patients using age-appropriate techniques across all life stages
• Support Admitting department operations, including reception, PBX functions, and special assignments

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)

Pay Transparency

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

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