Surgical Patient Access Registrar

CareWell Health Medical Center; East Orange (NJ); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CareWell Health Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Patient Access Registrar to ensure accurate and timely registration for surgical procedures. You will collect and verify patient information, insurance details, and provide upfront financial estimates while ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities include coordinating with departments, handling inquiries, and maintaining EHR records. A High School Diploma is required with at least three years of registration or financial clearance

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of Registration or Financial clearance experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience with electronic health records software; Cerner EHR preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Complete patient registration via phone or in-person contact with patients, guarantors, or referring providers.
• Verify patient information, including personal details, medical history, and insurance information.
• Provide accurate patient financial estimates and collect upfront financial responsibilities.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
• Maintain and update patient records in the hospital's EHR system.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Cerner EHR

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

The Surgical Patient Access Registrar is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely patient registration for surgical procedures. This role involves collecting and verifying patient information, insurance details, and ensuring compliance with medical necessity and eligibility requirements. The registrar will provide financial estimates and collect upfront patient financial responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• Complete thorough and accurate patient registration via telephone or in-person contact with patients, guarantors, or referring providers before surgical appointments.
• Verify patient information, including personal details, medical history, and insurance information.
• Ensure compliance with medical necessity and insurance eligibility requirements.
• Provide accurate patient financial estimates and collect upfront patient financial responsibilities.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure smooth patient flow and address any registration issues.
• Assist patients with understanding their financial responsibilities and provide information on payment options.
• Handle patient inquiries and resolve any registration-related issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in the hospital's electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Collect pertinent billing information such as Assignment of Benefits (AOB), Consent Forms, Lien/LOP signature, Authorizations and all other forms.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Education/Certifications

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Minimum of three (3) years of Registration or Financial clearance experience in a healthcare setting

Minimum Work Experience

Must be detail-oriented and have sound computer skills, including but not limited to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Experience with review of electronic health records software applications. Cerner EHR preferred