Patient Account Registrar

Overview

Department: Admitting
Schedule: Full-time - Nights, 11pm-7:30am
Facility: Resurrection Medical Center
Location: Chicago, IL

Responsibilities

• Interview the patient or his/her 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 adult to geriatrics
• Maintain proficiency in medical terminology
• Complete special projects or other assignments within 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

Compensation estimate: $17.05 to $23.19. The exact starting compensation will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, considering skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Many more voluntary benefit options