Patient Registrar

NKC Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NKC Health is seeking a patient registrar to accurately register inpatients, outpatients and emergency service patients by recording medical, demographic, and financial information. The role also involves escorting and directing patients and family members to their destination within a hospital setting.

Required are general office experience and computer skills, with typing and customer service as essential competencies.

Qualifications

• Typing/keyboarding skills required.
• Customer service skills required.
• Medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register inpatients, outpatients and emergency services patients by recording medical, demographic and financial information.
• Escort and direct patients and family members to their destination.
• Work in a 24-hour hospital setting and may require some holiday coverage.

Skills

Typing

Customer service

Medical terminology

Education

High School or Equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Summary

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the department supervisor and nursing administration, registers inpatients, outpatients and emergency services patients by recording medical, demographic and financial information. Escorts and directs patients and family members to their destination.

EXPERIENCE: General office experience/education required. Computer experience required. Prior registration experience preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Typing/keyboarding skills required. Customer service skills required. Medical terminology preferred.

OTHER: Available to work within a 24 hour hospital setting. Required to work some holidays.

EDUCATION: Required: High School or Equivalent