Registrar - Imaging

DCH Health System; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System is seeking a Registrar for the Imaging department. The role involves managing patient admissions, verifying insurance details, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong clerical and customer service skills, with a preference for those with healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• Good clerical skills and ability to work under stress.
• Preferred healthcare experience with basic medical terminology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for pre-admission and admission of patients.
• Verifies insurance benefits and communicates financial responsibilities.
• Maintains performance and patient satisfaction standards.

Skills

Clerical skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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The Registrar is responsible for the efficient, orderly, and expeditious pre-admission and admission of patients.

1. Enters patient financial and personal demographics into the computer accurately and promptly.
2. Obtains signatures, copies, and scans of identification and healthcare coverage; documents reasons if this information is unattainable.
3. Verifies insurance benefits and coverage; obtains pre-certifications, referrals, or authorizations as required; communicates financial responsibilities to patients/guarantors.
4. Follows Front End Collections Policies.
5. Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, hospital staff, and other stakeholders both orally and in writing.

DCH Standards

• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction, and financial standards as outlined in performance evaluations.
• Performs compliance requirements per Employee Handbook.
• Adheres to DCH Behavioral Standards, fostering positive relationships with patients, families, coworkers, and self.
• Uses electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and intranet.
• Follows all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, good clerical skills, ability to work courteously under stress, excellent customer service skills, and preferred healthcare experience with basic medical terminology knowledge.