Patient Accounts Registrar

Southern Regional Medical Center; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, GA is seeking a Patient Account Registrar in the Emergency Department on a per diem basis. The role involves interviewing patients or representatives to collect demographics and securing insurance information and authorizations.

The position requires strong communication, data entry skills, and familiarity with medical terminology. Previous hospital admissions/registration experience is preferred. Hours are 12 per shift, with flexible days available.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Previous hospital admissions/registration experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to multi-task and meet timelines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Customer service experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Secures insurance information, eligibility, benefits and authorizations as applicable.
• Works with Admitting department including PBX operator function and reception areas.
• Operate a computer to input and retrieve data.
• Communicate with the population served using age-appropriate techniques.
• Maintain proficiency in medical terminology.
• Special projects or other assignments may be given with deadlines.

Skills

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR system

Job description

Employment Status

Per Diem

Overview

Shift’s Available: Days

Employment Type: PRN - Per Diem

Hours: 12 hours

Location: Southern Regional Medical Center - Riverdale, GA

The Patient Account Registrar in the ED interviews the patient or his/her representative to obtain patient demographics.

Responsibilities

• 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

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

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

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