Registrar - ED Patient Registration STATEWOOD

Company: Community Health System
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: May 17, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description

Registrar - Patient Registration STATEWOOD EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT Patient Financial Advocate Every Thursday , Friday , and Saturday 3 - 12 hours shifts

Job Summary:

* Under the leadership of assigned Patient Access management, receives, collects and records information from patients in order to complete registration for hospital services.
* Coordinates admissions process and communicates with physician offices, nursing and other service areas to promote timely and accurate registration process.
* Verifies insurance benefits, obtains pre-authorization/pre-certification when necessary, assesses need/eligibility for financial assistance, collects applicable co-pays and/or deductibles.
* Provides support in assisting patients and family members with resolution of all their financial needs by establishing payment arrangements or financial assistance determination. Includes bank loans, payment-in-full settlements, Medicaid eligibility assistance and charity application processing.
* Promotes patient satisfaction, serving as a liaison on behalf of hospital and patient.

Minimal Acceptable Job Qualifications

Registration/Certification/Licensure:

* None

Experience:

* Course work or training in basic computer keyboard use.
* One year of work experience which includes performing financial transactions in a healthcare setting or a minimum of three years of customer service experience required.
* Prior patient admitting, managed care, patient billing, or contracting experience a plus but not required.

Education:

* Minimum of a high school graduate or equivalent (GED); additional course work a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer.

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