Registrar Nights

Overview

Job Description - Registrar
- Full Time
- Nights )

Clark Regional Medical Center

• To receive patients and visitors in the Emergency Department and obtain all necessary information and signatures related to the admission process in order to expedite the processing and collection of their patient account. Overall functions include telephone utilization, insurance verification, chart preparation, cash collection activities, and the ability to project a knowing and compassionate attitude to patients and visitors at all times
• Reports to Director Patient Access

• Ensures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy
• Distributes and explains forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients or family members
• Verifies insurance benefits and obtains precertification/authorization as necessary. Determines and accepts required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refers to financial counselors for follow up

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

• Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent, required