Registrar I

OU Medical Center Edmond; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Medical Center Edmond is seeking a Registrar I to register patients by interviewing them, collecting account information and verifying insurance coverage to ensure accurate billing.

Shifts include Mon, Tue, TH, Fr from 8am to 8:30pm in Admitting. The role requires clear communication, strong customer service, and basic math with proficiency in PC applications.

Qualifications

• Clear verbal and written communication. Strong customer service orientation. Effective interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in PC applications. Basic math and clerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients at workstation or bedside to obtain necessary account information.
• Ensure charts are completed and accurate.
• Verify insurance and obtain pre-certification/authorization.
• Verify insurance benefits and calculate and collect patient liable amounts.
• Secure all necessary signatures for treatment and billing.
• Explain policies regarding services, charges, and payments.
• Process patient charts and registration paperwork.
• Welcome patients and family members professionally.
• Register and admit patients after hours.
• Escort patients or arrange for escort services.
• Attend mandatory education and training sessions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

PC applications

Basic math

Clerical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title: OU Medical Center Edmond -Registrar I(M, TH, Fr- 8am to 8:30pm) Department: Admitting

Job Description: The Registrar I is responsible for timely and accurate patient registration by interviewing patients to obtain all pertinent account information and verify insurance coverage.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Interview patients at workstation or bedside to obtain necessary account information.
• Ensure charts are completed and accurate.
• Verify insurance and obtain pre-certification/authorization.
• Verify insurance benefits and calculate and collect patient liable amounts.
• Secure all necessary signatures for treatment and billing.
• Explain policies regarding services, charges, and payments.
• Process patient charts and registration paperwork.
• Welcome patients and family members professionally.
• Assign coverages and research the patient's visit history.
• Prepare daily deposits and maintain cash drawer integrity.
• Register and admit patients after hours.
• Escort patients or arrange for escort services.
• Attend mandatory education and training sessions.

General Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience Requirements

None required.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

None required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Clear verbal and written communication. Strong customer service orientation. Effective interpersonal skills. Proficient in PC applications. Basic math and clerical skills.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more.

We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.

OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day.

Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.