Patient Admissions Registrar: Fast, Precise Onboarding

DCH Health System; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System is seeking a Registry professional to manage pre-admission and admission processes. You will enter patient demographics, verify insurance, obtain signatures, and coordinate with patients and providers to ensure timely and accurate enrollment.

The role requires strong clerical skills, excellent customer service, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with hospital policies. This position is onsite and emphasizes teamwork and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Good clerical skills including ability to type 20 wpm and computer experience preferred.
• Ability to work well with others in a courteous manner in stressful situations.
• Excellent telephone and customer service skills required.
• Healthcare experience and understanding of basic medical terminology preferred.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Enters patient financial and personal demographics in the computer in an accurate and timely manner.
• Obtains appropriate signatures and copies and/or scans all identification and healthcare coverage presented.
• Verifies and documents insurance benefits and coverage. Obtains any required pre-certifications, referrals or authorizations for all patients.
• Communicates this information and financial responsibility to the patient/guarantor.
• Follows Front End Collections Policies.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing effectively with patients, physicians, hospital based personnel and all other customers.
• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing 20 wpm

Clerical skills

Customer service

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

DCH Health System is seeking a Registry professional to manage pre-admission and admission processes. You will enter patient demographics, verify insurance, obtain signatures, and coordinate with patients and providers to ensure timely and accurate enrollment.

The role requires strong clerical skills, excellent customer service, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with hospital policies. This position is onsite and emphasizes teamwork and patient safety.