Patient Registrar- Surgical

Patient Registrar- Surgical

Job Category : Patient Access

Schedule : Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 6am- 3 : 30pm

Job Summary : The basic function of the Registrar is to efficiently process all patients according to the standards established by the organization.

Qualifications and Education : Education : High school diploma or equivalent required. Qualifications : Minimum of (1) year of experience in the medical field preferred. Strong communication and customer service skills required. Knowledge of inpatient admitting and outpatient registration process preferred. Strong computer skills required, including accurate data entry skills required. Must have excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to work independently and be self-directed as necessary. Must be a team player and willing to work with all staff to get the overall job accomplished. Must have a willingness to accept change and new ideas as the medical business changes often. Ability to demonstrate a professional manner in work setting. Ability to hold all information in strict confidence. Medical Terminology knowledge preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Follows all policies and procedures of OSS, and in particular Admissions and Financial policies and procedures while completing daily tasks. Ensures all demographic, insurance information, and required forms are gathered and entered into medical record for all patient visits. As well as laboratory charges. Scans patient identification and patient insurance card / cards and verifies benefits and eligibility information. Registers patients for his / her scheduled visit with the provider. Verifies patient demographic information and updates computer system as needed. Collects patient co-pays, co-insurance and / or estimated out-of-pocket expenses, at time of service as required and described in the OSS Financial policy. Collect what is listed per daily collection sheet. Responsible for reconciling daily payments. Formatting all surgical, pain, and laboratory visits in the Medical Record. Verifying Insurance benefits and eligibility. Updating patients on status of surgeon delays. Demonstrates good judgment in safeguarding OSS information to include confidentiality of all medical and patient information. Adheres to the patient's Bill of Rights and Confidentiality Information. Maintains a positive and professional attitude towards all patients, patients' family or representatives, co-workers and medical staff. Shows flexibility in scheduling as required by the department, including flexibility in work location. Recognizes areas or functions that may need improvement and offers suggestions to the appropriate member of management. Answers telephones promptly, identifies self and directs calls as appropriate. Assists in Patient Ambassador Desk coverage. Accountable for Vendor and Contractor badges signing in and out each day as well as managing the visitor log. Scans patient identification and patient insurance card / cards and verifies benefits and eligibility information. Travels to other offices when there is an organizational need to provide coverage. Maintains a positive and professional attitude towards patients, co-workers and physicians. Keeps work area orderly and neat. Demonstrates flexibility in performing additional responsibilities that contribute to the improvement of patient care and the well-being of the Practice Place weekly order for flowers for the hospital patient rooms. Participates in staff meetings, attending even when held outside of normal scheduled working hours. Other duties as assigned.

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