Patient Admitting & Insurance Coordinator

Prime Healthcare; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's Olympia Fields Hospital is seeking a Patient Account Registrar for the OFIL Admitting department. This full-time role runs days, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 20201 South Crawford Ave, Olympia Fields, IL 60461.

The position focuses on obtaining patient demographics, securing insurance information, eligibility, benefits and authorizations, and collaborating with PBX and reception areas. Strong data entry and age-appropriate communication are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Interview patients or representatives to obtain patient demographics and insurance information.
• Secure insurance information, eligibility, benefits and authorizations as applicable.
• Coordinate with Admitting department, PBX operator function and reception areas; input and retrieve data on a computer.
• Communicate with patients across all age groups using appropriate terminology.
• Assist with special projects within the department as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Analytical and problem solving

Customer service experience

Medical terminology knowledge

Hospital admissions experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Prime Healthcare's Olympia Fields Hospital is seeking a Patient Account Registrar for the OFIL Admitting department. This full-time role runs days, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 20201 South Crawford Ave, Olympia Fields, IL 60461.

The position focuses on obtaining patient demographics, securing insurance information, eligibility, benefits and authorizations, and collaborating with PBX and reception areas. Strong data entry and age-appropriate communication are essential.