Patient Account Registrar
At North Vista Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, a Top-15 hospital system in the United States, North Vista Hospital is an accredited 177-bed state-of-the-art hospital located in North Las Vegas, Nevada. We offer comprehensive healthcare services, including mental health care, emergency care, heart care, advanced surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, and treatment for a broad range of medical conditions. Equipped with advanced medical technology and staffed by highly skilled healthcare professionals, North Vista is committed to providing high-quality care in a friendly hospital environment. The hospital has achieved numerous quality award distinctions, including the Patient Safety Excellence Award, Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award, and Heart Failure recognition.
Responsibilities
- Interview the patient or their representative to obtain patient demographics.
- Secure insurance information, eligibility, benefits, and authorizations as applicable.
- Work closely with all facets of the Admitting department, including PBX operator function and reception areas.
- Operate a computer to input and retrieve data.
- Communicate with the population served, utilizing age-specific techniques from neonatal, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, middle adults to geriatrics.
- Maintain proficiency in medical terminology.
- Complete special projects or other assignments within specified timeframes.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or GED Equivalent (required for all new hires effective 4/1/14).
- 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, and meet required timelines.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Customer service experience required.
Schedule
Per Diem, variable shift.