Registrar-Wound Care

Job Description

Clark Regional Medical Center

• Collects patient demographic and insurance information for outpatient services and inpatient admissions. Collects insurance, co-pay, and deductibles at Point of Service. Quickly and efficiently expedites the admitting process. Provides a positive first impression of the facility to the public
• Reports to Wound Care Program Director

• 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

• High school diploma or equivalent, required