Patient Account Registrar

Centinela Hospital Medical Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Encino Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Patient Account Registrar for an evening shift. The role involves interviewing patients, collecting demographics, and securing insurance information, eligibility, and authorizations.

You will work with Admitting, PBX, and reception areas, requiring strong computer skills and medical terminology knowledge. Applicants should have hospital experience, excellent communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous hospital admissions experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet timelines.
• Customer services experience required.
• High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain demographics and insurance details.
• Secure insurance information, eligibility, benefits and authorizations.
• Work with Admitting, PBX and reception areas.
• Input and retrieve data using computer systems.
• Communicate with patients across age groups with appropriate terminology.
• Maintain proficiency in medical terminology.
• Complete special projects within given timeframes.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Medical terminology

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Encino Hospital Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Encino Hospital Medical Center is a 150-bed state-of-the-art hospital located in Encino, California. Its multi-disciplinary staff consists of 330 physicians and 520 professional support staff. Encino Hospital Medical Center serves a diverse population and incorporates elements of urban and suburban medicine in a caring environment. It offers a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital is consistently at the forefront in providing innovative and integrated healthcare. For more information, visit: www.encinomed.org

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 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 Services experience required.

High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires)

Pay Transparency

Encino Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits and other forms of compensation, is $23.12 to $26.36 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

Full Time

Shift

Evenings

Equal Employment Opportunity

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