Patient Account Registrar

Prime Healthcare; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team at a renowned medical center in Kansas City! This PRN/Per Diem role as a Patient Account Registrar involves engaging with patients to gather essential information, ensuring smooth admissions, and collaborating with various departments. You'll play a vital role in providing quality care while utilizing your communication and analytical skills. If you're passionate about healthcare and customer service, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the community while enjoying a flexible schedule. Become part of an award-winning team committed to excellence and compassion in healthcare!

Qualifications

• Previous hospital experience as an admissions representative preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain demographics and secure insurance information.
• Maintain proficiency in medical terminology and complete special projects.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Customer service experience

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Education

High School Graduate or GED Equivalent

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Overview

At St. Joseph Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, St. Joseph Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Founded in 1874 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Joseph Medical Center has a long tradition of providing high-quality, compassionate care. Its Catholic heritage and the spirit of our founding Sisters continue today in our mission of caring for the community. The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is the Catholic Sponsor for St. Joseph Medical Center, under the leadership of his Excellency Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr.

St. Joseph Medical Center has received numerous awards for its quality and clinical excellence. We believe that continuous quality of care and performance improvements are the foundation for preserving and enhancing healthcare delivery. For information, visit www.stjosephkc.com.

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.

Responsibilities

Shift: PRN/Per Diem

Schedule: The PRN/Per Diem Patient Account Registrar is AS NEEDED Monday through Friday and on the weekends. Must work 1 minor holiday and 1 major holiday per year.

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 and Work Experience:

• 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 service experience required.
• High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires).