Patient Registrar - Front Desk & Insurance Verification

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Generous PTO

Extended Illness Bank

401(k) matching

Career advancement

Rewards & recognition

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Carlsbad, NM is seeking a full-time Registrar in Admitting to accurately capture demographics, verify insurance, schedule procedures and ensure smooth patient registration.

You will interact with patients and families with courtesy, maintain records securely, and collaborate with billing and clinical teams. The role emphasizes attention to detail, effective communication, and adherence to privacy standards in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of insurance verification and basic medical terminology.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and registration software.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Effective interpersonal skills to work with patients, families and healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with patients and families to address questions and provide courteous, timely assistance.
• Regulates schedules based on procedure requirements, physician availability, and staffing needs.
• Schedules patient procedures as required and pre-registers scheduled patients by obtaining accurate demographic information.
• Verifies insurance eligibility using designated applications, captures correct health insurance details, and secures necessary authorizations and verifications for services.
• Communicates operative reports daily to appropriate physician offices.
• Compiles and organizes registration documentation to ensure completion of patient medical records.
• Collects patient co-pays or deductibles when applicable and informs patients of financial obligations.
• Assists patients with understanding insurance requirements and assists with resolving insurance-related questions.

Skills

Insurance verification

Attention to detail

EHR familiarity

Confidential information handling

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post-secondary education in medical/healthcare administration

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Carlsbad, NM is seeking a full-time Registrar in Admitting to accurately capture demographics, verify insurance, schedule procedures and ensure smooth patient registration.

You will interact with patients and families with courtesy, maintain records securely, and collaborate with billing and clinical teams. The role emphasizes attention to detail, effective communication, and adherence to privacy standards in a fast-paced hospital environment.