Patient Account Registrar - Surgery

Saint Joseph Medical Center; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is seeking a Patient Account Registrar to manage patient demographics and insurance information. The role involves effective communication with patients and operating data systems within a busy surgical department. Ideal candidates are organized, possess hospital experience, and hold a high school diploma. Competitive benefits and compensation based on experience are offered.

Benefits

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Previous hospital experience as an admissions representative preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Effective communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain demographics and insurance information.
• Operate a computer to input and retrieve data.
• Communicate with diverse populations using age-specific techniques.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Customer Services experience

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High School Graduate or GED Equivalent

Job description

Patient Account Registrar - Surgery

Facility

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet

Location

US-IL-Joliet

ID

2025-209278

Category

Admin

Position Type

Full Time

Shift

Days

Job Type

Non-Exempt

Overview

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

* Department: Surgery

* Schedule: Days 6am-2:30pm

* Facility: Prime Healthcare St Jospeh Medical Center

* Location: Joliet, IL

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, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

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).

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet 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 $15.20 to $22.01. 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.

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