Patient Registration & Scheduling Specialist

Community Health Systems; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Registrar at Community Health Systems in Gadsden, AL coordinates patient registration by collecting demographics and insurance details, verifies eligibility, schedules procedures, and obtains authorizations. You will maintain accurate records, handle co-pays, and answer patient questions with professionalism in a fast-paced setting.

This part-time role emphasizes customer service, attention to detail, knowledge of EHR systems, and effective communication with patients, families, 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.
• Knowledge of insurance verification and basic medical terminology.

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 by obtaining accurate demographic information.
• Verifies insurance eligibility using designated applications and captures correct health insurance details.
• 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 medical records.
• Collects patient co-pays or deductibles and informs patients of financial obligations.
• Assists patients with understanding insurance requirements and assists with resolving insurance-related questions.
• Documents consent forms when patients cannot sign and notes sign-off by family/nursing staff as needed.
• Places an armband on each patient for proper identification during their stay.
• Answers and returns phone calls with professionalism and courtesy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Insurance verification knowledge

Medical terminology familiarity

Education

Post secondary education or training in medical office administration or healthcare administration

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

The Registrar at Community Health Systems in Gadsden, AL coordinates patient registration by collecting demographics and insurance details, verifies eligibility, schedules procedures, and obtains authorizations. You will maintain accurate records, handle co-pays, and answer patient questions with professionalism in a fast-paced setting.

This part-time role emphasizes customer service, attention to detail, knowledge of EHR systems, and effective communication with patients, families, and