Registrar - Radiology Scheduling (Per Diem)

Hartford HealthCare; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport is seeking a per diem Front Desk Registrar to greet patients, collect demographic and billing information, and support smooth patient registration.

The role requires one year of related experience, basic clerical and computer skills, and strong communication to coordinate with clinical staff; per diem schedule shifts between early morning and evening.

Qualifications

• One year related experience.
• Basic clerical, computer and keyboarding skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors, responds to questions/concerns and directs them to appropriate location. Provides on-going communication with clinical staff regarding patient status.
• Collects and enters all necessary demographic, clinical, billing and insurance information from patients or responsible parties.
• Explains processes and forms to patients prior to securing signatures and ensures that all documents are properly signed and witnessed as required.
• Determines and accepts required payments, including co-pays and deductibles.
• Produces admission paperwork on each patient and distributes in a timely manner to appropriate departments/staff.
• Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
• Abides by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information(PHI).
• Other Duties as assigned

Job description

Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427)

Shift Detail: per diem help for front desk registrar, operating hours of 6:45am to 10pm;

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Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent’s is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system’s second-largest hospital.

Position Summary

The Registrar performs clerical and reception duties associated with patient registration.

Position Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors, responds to questions/concerns and directs them to appropriate location. Provides on-going communication with clinical staff regarding patient status.
• Collects and enters all necessary demographic, clinical, billing and insurance information from patients or responsible parties.
• Explains processes and forms to patients prior to securing signatures and ensures that all documents are properly signed and witnessed as required.
• Determines and accepts required payments, including co-pays and deductibles.
• Produces admission paperwork on each patient and distributes in a timely manner to appropriate departments/staff.
• Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
• Abides by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information(PHI).
• Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements

• One year related experience.
• Basic clerical, computer and keyboarding skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.

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With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment!