Patient Admissions & Insurance Verifier

St. Josephs Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Medical Center in Houston seeks an Admitting Registrar to ensure accurate patient registration and smooth handoffs to clinical departments. The role interviews patients, collects demographics, verifies insurance eligibility, and handles pre-certifications at the point of service.

This position emphasizes HIPAA compliance, bedside registration when needed, and contributing to a positive patient experience while meeting turnaround times and upfront collection goals.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of registration or comparable work experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Familiarity with HIPAA guidelines and patient privacy.

Responsibilities

• Register patients accurately and timely, recording demographics and financial information.
• Obtain insurance eligibility and perform pre-certifications/authorizations.
• Collect patient cost share at time of service.
• Coordinate with physician offices to obtain complete written orders.
• Ensure EMTALA compliance and proper patient identification.
• Support revenue cycle through real-time eligibility checks.

Skills

Registration experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

St. Joseph Medical Center in Houston seeks an Admitting Registrar to ensure accurate patient registration and smooth handoffs to clinical departments. The role interviews patients, collects demographics, verifies insurance eligibility, and handles pre-certifications at the point of service.

This position emphasizes HIPAA compliance, bedside registration when needed, and contributing to a positive patient experience while meeting turnaround times and upfront collection goals.