Patient Registration & Scheduling Specialist

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. Registrar role supports patient care by accurately capturing and verifying demographic and insurance information through in-person and telephone interactions.

This position schedules procedures, secures necessary authorizations, and maintains complete patient records while delivering exceptional customer service. The Registrar interacts with patients and families, pre-registers patients, verifies insurance eligibility, collects financial estimates and co-pays, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of insurance verification and basic medical terminology.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention 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.
• 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 when applicable and informs patients of financial obligations.
• Assists patients with understanding insurance requirements and assists with resolving insurance-related questions.
• Carefully documents on forms if the patient is unable to sign the consent authorization forms, or why a family member signs the forms and has nursing sign off if the patient is unable to sign.
• Places an armband on each patient before the patient leaves the department to ensure proper identification of the patient throughout their stay.
• Answers and returns phone calls, addressing questions with professionalism and courtesy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Insurance verification

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

EHR familiarity

Education

Post-secondary education in medical office administration or healthcare administration

Tools

EHR systems

Registration software

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. Registrar role supports patient care by accurately capturing and verifying demographic and insurance information through in-person and telephone interactions.

This position schedules procedures, secures necessary authorizations, and maintains complete patient records while delivering exceptional customer service. The Registrar interacts with patients and families, pre-registers patients, verifies insurance eligibility, collects financial estimates and co-pays, and