Schegistrar Per Diem - Breast Care Center

Montage Health; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening shift differential

Night shift differential

Job summary

Montage Health in California seeks a Schegistrar to support office operations, scheduling, and patient registration. You will verify demographics and insurance information, obtain necessary authorizations, and communicate clearly with patients about procedures.

The role emphasizes data entry, customer service, and coordinating with physicians and offices. Per diem shifts and differential pay apply based on evening or night hours.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and guest relations.
• Working knowledge of office equipment.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical functions for office operations and patient flow.
• Schedule and pre-register for upcoming services.
• Obtain orders from electronic faxes or physician offices and ensure tests are scheduled.
• Provide clear instructions to patients regarding upcoming procedures.
• Verify demographics and insurance information and obtain authorizations if required.
• Enter complete and accurate data in computer systems; interview patients and offices as needed.
• Explain financial responsibility and assist with payment arrangements for patients/guarantors.
• Cover registration duties when needed and rotate shifts as required.
• Check in patients for exams and room them as needed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Customer service

Data entry

Communication

Education

College-level courses in business or computer science

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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Job Description

Schegistrar is responsible for performing all clerical functions necessary for the office operations, flow of patients and documentation of records, maximizing the use of resources and equipment. The Schegistrar is responsible for duties related to scheduling and pre-registration for upcoming services, assuring a smooth process for the patient. The Schegistrar is responsible for obtaining orders from electronic faxes or physician offices for scheduled tests or procedures and for ensuring exams are scheduled accordingly. The Schegistrar provides clear and accurate instructions/information to patients regarding their upcoming procedures. They are responsible for verifying demographic and insurance information and ensuring the required authorizations are in place, if required. Responsible for entering complete and accurate data using the appropriate computer systems. They interview and gather information from the patient, doctor's office, insurance company, and government agencies. Function as a benefit specialist and can clearly explain to patients/guarantors their financial responsibility and is able to make arrangements with patients/guarantors to pay their estimated amount due. Can identify underinsured/uninsured patients and provide them with information regarding available programs for financial assistance. When necessary, may be required to cover registration duties as described in the specific job competencies section. Maintain knowledge of the hospital's scheduling, admitting, transfer, and discharge functions. Responsible for checking in patients for appropriate exams and to room patients as needed. This position serves patients, physician's offices, and other customers, and requires excellent communication and customer service skills. Performs tasks and duties in all areas of assignment and rotates duties and shifts as needed.

Experience

Knowledge of medical terminology and guest relations. Working knowledge of office equipment. Proficient in computer skills.

Education

College level courses in business or computer science preferred. Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred.

Licensure/Certifications

Not applicable

Equal Opportunity Employer

Assigned Work Hours

8 hour shifts

Monday-Saturday

Start times range from 6:30-9:15am

Position Type

Per Diem

Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience)

$37.62

to

$50.33

The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid.

Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $2.11

Hourly Night Shift Differential: $3.17