Patient Account Registrar - Plano

Prime Healthcare; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Patient Account Registrar to join their award-winning team. This role involves interviewing patients, securing insurance information, and ensuring effective communication across various age groups. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with a customer service background. Join a community dedicated to quality and compassion, and contribute to a healthcare environment that values excellence and patient safety. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive and dynamic setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain demographics and secure insurance information.
• Communicate effectively with diverse populations and maintain medical terminology proficiency.

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

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Dallas Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Dallas Regional Medical Center is a 202-bed acute care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission that offers a wide range of medical services including 24/7 emergency care, cardiology, wound care, surgical services, cardiac catheterization, and imaging. The hospital is the only Certified Stroke Center, Accredited Chest Pain Center, and Labor and Delivery Unit in the area. In addition, Dallas Regional is the only Trauma Center for 13 miles, and was the first Accredited Geriatric Emergency Room in Dallas County. The hospital is a recipient of Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Awards, 15 Healthgrades Five-Star ratings over the past three years, and Straight "A" Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group since 2018. For more information visit www.dallasregionalmedicalcenter.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

The Patient Account Registrar interviews the patient or his/her representative to obtain patient demographics. The Patient Account Registrar also secures insurance information, eligibility, benefits and authorizations as applicable. Works closely with all facets of the Physical Therapy department. 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

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