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Patient Registrar - ER Registration

Patient Registrar - ER Registration

Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc•Queen's Medical Ctr-Honolulu
20 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

JOB SUMMARY

  • Receives and interviews patients and / or the responsible guarantors to obtain accurate and complete demographics and financials.
  • Ensures that the Medical Center has met government and third party payer guidelines required for reimbursement.
  • Provides general information and admission information to customers and healthcare providers as requested.

II.TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

  • Essential : standing, sitting, walking, stooping / bending, walking on uneven ground, squatting, twisting body, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking, lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, 25 pounds of force required to push / pull a patient in a wheelchair on a smooth, level surface infrequently (1-4 times a day) or on occasion (1-4 times an hour), repetitive arm / hand motions, frequent gripping of an object
  • Consistent; typing and data entry
  • Occasional : kneeling, crawling, climbing stairs, reaching above shoulder level.
  • Operates telephone, facsimile, computer, copier, printer, pneumatic tube system, credit card swipe, computer camera, wheelchair, portable computer / stand.

    • III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS :

  • Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
  • May be exposed to communicable diseases in patient care area.
  • Work is fast paced and is frequently stressful due to census, patient account types and timeframes.
  • Subjected to noise, smells and / or vibration within the patient care areas

    • IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    A. EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE :

  • High school diploma or equivalent education required.
  • Ability to perform 7,200 adjusted keystrokes per hour.

    • B. EXPERIENCE :

  • Prior experience in a health care facility, physician’s office, insurance or customer service.
  • Experience with Windows operating system and software applications, such as Word, Excel, etc. preferred.
  • Experience with computer based healthcare applications, EPIC systems preferred.
  • Knowledge of requirements for federal, state and private insurance payers preferred.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
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    Patient Registrar • *Queen's Medical Ctr-Honolulu