Patient Registrar — Weekday Schedule, 401(k) Match

Community Health Systems; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Registrar to support patient care by accurately capturing and verifying demographic and insurance information through in-person and telephone interactions. You will schedule procedures, obtain necessary authorizations, and maintain complete patient records with top-notch service.

Responsibilities include pre-registering patients, verifying insurance, collecting estimates, and communicating with physicians and departments to ensure smooth registration and

Qualifications

• Post secondary education or training in medical office administration or healthcare administration preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in a healthcare setting including patient registration, medical office scheduling, or front desk/admissions required.
• 0-2 years of experience in a customer service role preferred.

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 and pre-registers scheduled patients with accurate demographic information.
• Verifies insurance eligibility using designated applications and secures necessary authorizations.
• Collects and records patient financial responsibility estimates as applicable.
• Communicates operative reports daily to appropriate physician offices.
• Compiles and organizes registration documentation to ensure completion of patient records.
• Collects patient co-pays or deductibles and informs patients of financial obligations.
• Assists patients with understanding insurance requirements and resolves related questions.
• Maintains accurate documentation and ensures proper identification of patients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Knowledge of insurance verification

Education

Medical office administration

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Registrar to support patient care by accurately capturing and verifying demographic and insurance information through in-person and telephone interactions. You will schedule procedures, obtain necessary authorizations, and maintain complete patient records with top-notch service.

Responsibilities include pre-registering patients, verifying insurance, collecting estimates, and communicating with physicians and departments to ensure smooth registration and