*Patient Account Registrar
About the role
Department: Admitting
Schedule: Full-time – Days 7a-3:30p and rotating weekends
Facility: Saint Francis Hospital
Location: Evanston, 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 through geriatrics.
- Maintain proficiency in medical terminology.
- Complete special projects or other assignments within specified timeframes.
Qualifications
- Previous hospital experience as an admissions representative preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize needs to meet required timelines.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Customer service experience required.
- High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires).
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. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/
Pay
A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $15.50 to $22.45. 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.