Registrar

CommonSpirit Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

AZ General Hospital Mesa, part of CommonSpirit Health, seeks a Registrar to provide essential clerical support for patient registration and data accuracy. You will verify insurance, share financial assistance resources, and handle at‑service collections with careful attention to privacy.

The role requires meticulous organization and adherence to financial regulations, ensuring accurate payer documentation and compliant processes in a patient‑facing environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Typing 30 wpm and strong written/interpersonal skills.
• American Heart Association CPR certification.
• Previous clerical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Registers/pre-registers patient promptly to minimize waiting.
• Obtains accurate patient information for registration.
• Processes medical record requests within guidelines.
• Documents payer information and account communications clearly.
• Ensures correct registration forms and payer-related documents are signed.
• Explains and distributes patient handouts (Rights, Directives, Financial Assistance).

Skills

Typing 30 wpm

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Cerner EMR

BLS (cert)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Registrar, you will provide crucial clerical support for our professional caregivers by expertly managing all functions related to patient registration.

Every day you will meticulously handle registration, insurance verification, financial assistance information, and Point of Service Collections. You will also be responsible for accurate data input and record keeping, ensuring the integrity of patient information and financial transactions, while meticulously adhering to all credit card handling processes due to potential access to sensitive third-party credit card information.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational and clerical skills, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and compliance with financial regulations. Your ability to accurately manage complex administrative tasks will directly support seamless patient care and operational efficiency.

• Registers/pre-registers patient in a timely manner, as evidenced by minimal to no patient waiting and minimal registration time.
• Obtains accurate and complete patient information for the registration process.
• Completes medical record requests within department guidelines.
• Provides adequate notes in computer system by documenting all payer related information, patient issues, physician office communications and any account related communication.
• Ensures correct forms are filled out and signed for each registration, payer-related forms, COA, Medicare notification letters.
• Ensures that patient handouts are being given out and explained (i.e.: Patient Rights and Responsibilities, Advance Directives, Financial Assistance, etc.)

Job Requirements - Required

• High School graduate or GED
• Previous experience in a clerical setting
• Typing speed 30 wpm
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job Requirements - Preferred

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in prior authorization precertification insurance benefits and how they apply to hospital registration or medical office setting.
• Medical terminology
• Previous experience with an EMR; Cerner

Where You'll Work

At AZ General Hospital Mesa, you're not just joining a team - you're becoming a vital part of a community's well-being. As a 50-bed non-profit facility, we're dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare to Mesa and its surrounding communities. Every day, you'll see the direct impact of your work, whether it's comforting a patient, collaborating with a colleague, or innovating solutions that improve lives.

Our commitment to excellence is further strengthened through our close collaboration with Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, expanding our capabilities and offering a broader spectrum of patient care experiences and professional development opportunities.

But your impact extends even further. We are a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network means unparalleled opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference on a grander scale, impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are driven by a commitment to social justice, passionate about health equity, and eager to contribute to new, innovative ways of delivering care within a highly collaborative environment, then look no further.

This isn't just a job; it's a calling, and you belong right here with us. Come build a fulfilling career where your values align with your work, and your contribution truly matters.

Pay Range

$18.00 - $22.19 /hour