Patient Admissions & Registration Specialist

Prime Healthcare; Plainfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center is seeking a Patient Account Registrar for per diem daytime shifts. The role involves interviewing patients to collect demographics, securing insurance details, and coordinating with Admitting and PBX/reception teams.

Proficiency in medical terminology and data entry is required. Ideal candidates will have hospital experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Previous hospital admissions experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet timelines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Customer service experience required.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients or representatives to obtain demographics.
• Secure insurance information, eligibility, benefits and authorizations as applicable.
• Coordinate with Admitting and PBX/reception areas.
• Operate computer to input and retrieve data.
• Communicate with patients using age-specific techniques.
• Maintain proficiency in medical terminology.
• Handle special projects with specified timeframes.

Skills

Effective written and verbal

Multi-tasking

Analytical problem-solving

Customer service experience

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Mercy Medical Center is seeking a Patient Account Registrar for per diem daytime shifts. The role involves interviewing patients to collect demographics, securing insurance details, and coordinating with Admitting and PBX/reception teams.

Proficiency in medical terminology and data entry is required. Ideal candidates will have hospital experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask while meeting deadlines.