REGISTRAR - ADMITTING

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR is seeking an admissions registrar responsible for arranging efficient patient registration, collecting accurate demographics, and guiding patients through hospital policies.

The role requires strong computer skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and courteous service; one year health care experience preferred and on-the-job training provided. You will be the first point of contact and must maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• A minimum of one (1) year experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Demonstrated proficient computer, written and verbal communication, telephone, cash handling and customer service skills.
• Requires 6 months on the job training to adequately attain job proficiency.
• Orientation and training is age specific.

Responsibilities

• Arranges for the efficient and orderly registration of patients.
• Ensures that accurate patient information is collected and that patients are made aware of hospital policies and procedures.
• Works with and has access to confidential patient information.
• Position requires making frequent decisions or actions following general procedures often without clearly defined precedents.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cash handling

Tools

Fax machines

Card embossers

Job description

Experience

A minimum of one (1) year experience in a health care setting preferred. Demonstrated proficient computer, written and verbal communication, telephone, cash handling and customer service skills. Requires (6) months on the job training to adequately attain job proficiency. Orientation and training is age specific.

Physical

Normal hospital environment. Position requires normal of corrected eyesight, hearing within normal range, frequent walking, pushing/pulling wheelchairs up to 350 pounds, and sitting 50% of the time. Operates FAX machines, card embossers, imprinting devices, copiers, printers, and uses computer terminal; requires occasional lifting, stair climbing, and carrying up to 50 pounds; requires direct patient contact.

This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

Job Summary

Arranges for the efficient and orderly registration of patients, ensures that accurate patient information is collected and that patients are made aware of hospital policies and procedures. Responsible for patient demographics utilized in the preparation of records and reports used in making operating decisions. Works with and has access to confidential patient information. Position requires making frequent decisions or actions following general procedures often without clearly defined precedents. Position requires a high degree of mental alertness and close visual attention to details. Position requires diplomacy and a professional image and manner in dealing with patients, families, visitors, medical staff and SBMC personnel, registrar is responsible for a positive first impression of SBMC personnel as the initial point of service contact for SBMC customers. Job responsibility includes registration in any area under the direction of the Manager of Admissions.