Registrar - Per Diem

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

Job summary

Barstow Community Hospital in Barstow, CA seeks a patient registration clerk to greet and register patients accurately and promptly. You will verify insurance, arrange precertification and obtain coverage for procedures, and collect copays and deductibles with courteous professionalism.

Experience in hospital registration is preferred; 35 WPM typing, Excel and Word proficiency, and bilingual ability are a plus. Shifts vary, including nights and weekends, in a high-activity environment.

Qualifications

• One year of hospital registration experience preferred.
• Requires ability to type 35 WPM and use Excel and Word for precertification.
• Bilingual abilities are preferred to assist diverse patients.
• Knowledge of government, HMO's and PPO's insurance is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Register patients courteously, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Verify and obtain precertification and coverage for applicable procedures.
• Calculate and collect copays and deductibles.
• Assist patients and visitors and greet them professionally.
• Shifts vary, including nights and weekends.

Skills

Typing 35 WPM

Bilingual (preferred)

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Barstow Community Hospital
Barstow, CA 92311, USA

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

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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