Patient Account Registrar - Admitting

Responsibilities

• Interviews the patient or his/her representative to obtain patient demographics.
• Secures insurance information, eligibility, benefits and authorizations as applicable.
• Works closely with all facets of the Admitting department including PBX operator function and reception areas.
• Operates a computer to input and retrieve data.
• Communicates with the population served, utilizing age-specific techniques from neonatal, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, middle adulthood to geriatrics.
• Maintain proficiency in medical terminology.
• Performs special projects or other assignments as given, with expectations to be completed in a specified timeframe.

Qualifications

• Previous hospital experience as an admissions representative preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Customer Services experience required.
• High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires).

Pay

Pay Transparency: Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $19.20. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Benefits

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Evenings