Patient Account Registrar-Admitting

Prime Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Encino Hospital Medical Center in Encino, CA is seeking a Patient Account Registrar on a Per Diem basis. You will interview patients to collect demographics, secure insurance details, and support the Admitting department, including PBX and reception tasks, with accurate data entry in a medical setting.

Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, the ability to multitask, and knowledge of medical terminology; hospital admissions experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in hospital admissions or patient intake preferred.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Customer service experience required.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients or representatives to collect demographics.
• Input and verify insurance information, eligibility, benefits, and authorizations.
• Collaborate with Admitting and reception areas; PBX operations.
• Maintain proficiency in medical terminology and data entry.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Analytical skills

Customer service experience

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $23.12 to $23.36. 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

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

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