Registrar - Tucson Ambulatory Surgery Center - Part Time

Northwest Medical Center Tucson; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Career development

Licensure reimbursement

Student loan support

Rewards programs

Collaborative culture

Pet insurance

Identity protection

Legal insurance

Job summary

The Registrar at Tucson Ambulatory Surgery Center, part of Community Health Systems, Inc., supports patient care by accurately capturing demographic and insurance information during in-person and telephone contacts. You will schedule procedures, obtain authorizations, and maintain complete patient records with excellent customer service.

Required is post-secondary training in medical administration and 0–2 years in a healthcare setting, with knowledge of insurance verification, medical

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or training in medical office administration or healthcare administration is preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in a healthcare setting including patient registration, medical office scheduling, or front desk/admissions is required.
• 0-2 years of customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with patients and families to address questions and provide courteous, timely assistance.
• Regulates schedules based on procedure requirements, physician availability, and staffing needs.
• Schedules patient procedures and pre-registers scheduled patients by obtaining accurate demographic information.
• Verifies insurance eligibility using designated applications, captures correct health insurance details, and secures necessary authorizations and verifications.
• Collects and records patient financial responsibility estimates as applicable.
• Communicates operative reports daily to appropriate physician offices.
• Compiles and organizes registration documentation to ensure completion of patient medical records.
• Collects patient co-pays or deductibles and informs patients of financial obligations.
• Assists patients with understanding insurance requirements and resolves related questions.
• Documents consent forms appropriately when patients cannot sign and notes if a family member signs on their behalf.
• Places armbands on patients for proper identification.
• Answers and returns phone calls with professionalism and courtesy.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains regular attendance.

Skills

Insurance verification

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

EHR systems

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post-secondary education or training in medical office administration or healthcare administration

Tools

Registration software

EHR systems

Job description

Why Join Us?

• Be Valued for What You Bring to the Team – Competitive pay that rewards your hard work
• Benefits You Can Count On – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• Work Hard. Recharge Often. – Generous PTO and extended illness benefits
• Invest in Your Future – 401(k) with company match
• Grow With Us – Career development, learning opportunities, and advancement pathways
• We Invest in Your Success – Licensure and certification reimbursement for eligible roles
• Student Loan Support – Assistance available for eligible roles
• Your Wins Deserve Recognition – Employee rewards and recognition programs
• A Team You'll Love Working With – A collaborative, purpose-driven culture making a difference every day
• Additional Voluntary Benefits – Choose from options such as pet insurance, identity protection, and legal insurance.

Great people. Great benefits. Meaningful work. Join us and make an impact.

Tucson Ambulatory Surgery Center Address:

2121 N.Craycroft Rd Building #8 | Tucson, AZ | 85712

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday| 6:00AM-5:00PM

8/10/12 Hour Shifts Available

No Nights,Weekends or On-Call Hours**

Job Summary

The Registrar supports patient care by accurately capturing and verifying demographic and insurance information through both in-person and telephone interactions. This role ensures a seamless registration process by scheduling procedures, securing necessary authorizations, and maintaining complete and organized patient records, all while providing exceptional customer service.

Essential Functions

• Interacts with patients and their families to address questions and provide courteous, timely assistance.
• Regulates schedules based on procedure requirements, physician availability, and staffing needs.
• Schedules patient procedures as required and pre-registers scheduled patients by obtaining accurate demographic information.
• Verifies insurance eligibility using designated applications, captures correct health insurance details, and secures necessary authorizations and verifications for services.
• Collects and records patient financial responsibility estimates as applicable.
• Communicates operative reports daily to appropriate physician offices.
• Compiles and organizes registration documentation to ensure completion of patient medical records.
• Collects patient co-pays or deductibles when applicable and informs patients of financial obligations.
• Assists patients with understanding insurance requirements and assists with resolving insurance-related questions.
• Carefully documents on forms if the patient is unable to sign the consent authorization forms, or why a family member signs the forms and has nursing sign off if the patient is unable to sign.
• Places an armband on each patient before the patient leaves the department to ensure proper identification of the patient throughout their stay.
• Answers and returns phone calls, addressing questions with professionalism and courtesy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education or training in medical office administration or healthcare administration preferred
• 0-2 years of experience in a healthcare setting including patient registration, medical office scheduling, or front desk/admissions required
• 0-2 years of experience in a customer service role preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of insurance verification and basic medical terminology.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and registration software.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Effective interpersonal skills to work with patients, families and healthcare teams.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for an employer.