Registrar - Full time

Barstow Community Hospital; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Barstow Community Hospital is seeking a patient registration professional to greet and register patients accurately and timely under the direction of the Business Office Manager and Patient Registration Manager.

Responsibilities include verification, precertification and obtaining coverage for procedures, as well as calculating and collecting copays and deductibles. Shifts vary and may include nights and weekends. Bilingual candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of hospital registration experience preferred.
• Typing speed of 35 WPM.
• Knowledge of all insurance types, including government, HMO's and PPO's.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Proficient with Excel and Microsoft Word for precertification/authorization.

Responsibilities

• Register patients courteously, accurately and timely.
• Verify precertification and obtain coverage for procedures requiring approval.
• Process and collect copays and deductibles.
• Greet patients and visitors promptly and professionally.

Job description

Under direction of Business Office Manager and patient registration manager, responsible for the courteous, accurate and timely registration of patients. Will promptly recognize and greet patients and visitors. Responsible for verification, precertification and obtaining coverage on all applicable procedures requiring certification, all other insurance or non-insurance categories requiring fax, telephone, or written approval. Responsible for calculation and collection of copays and deductibles.

Shifts will vary - including but not limited to nights and weekends

Experience

One year of Hospital registration experience preferred. Computer keyboard experience. Type 35 WPM. Bilingual Preferred. Knowledge of all insurance including government, HMO's and PPO's. For precertification/authorization, must have Excel and Microsoft Word experience. Must be organized, and have the ability to work in a high activity busy work environment.

PAY RANGE: $23.00 - $27.00 PER HOUR