Patient Account Registrar Per Diem - Admitting

Saint Joseph Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an established healthcare facility, committed to quality and compassion. As a Patient Account Registrar, you will play a vital role in the admissions process, ensuring that patient information is accurately captured and communicated. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with various departments, enhancing your skills in customer service and medical terminology. With a focus on community care and continuous improvement, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain demographics and insurance information.
• Maintain proficiency in medical terminology and assist in admissions.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Customer service experience

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Education

High School Graduate or GED Equivalent

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Patient Account Registrar Per Diem - Admitting

Facility

St. Joseph Medical Center

Location

US-MO-Kansas City

ID

2025-203020

Category

Admin

Position Type

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Job Type

Non-Exempt

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. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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.

1. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
2. Effective written and verbal communication skills.
3. Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines.
4. Analytical and problem-solving skills.
5. Customer Services experience required.
6. High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires)

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