Patient Account Registrar - Admitting

Patient Account Registrar - Admitting

Admitting Emergency Room + Schedule : Per diem, as needed schedule, 8-hour shifts between 3 pm - 7 am, minimum of 4 shifts per month, two being weekend shifts. + Facility : Prime Healthcare St Joseph Hospital + Location : Joliet, IL

Responsibilities :

The Patient Account Registrar interviews the patient or his / her representative to obtain patient demographics. This position also secures insurance information, eligibility, benefits and authorizations as applicable. Works closely with all facets of the Admitting department including PBX operator function and reception areas. Must be able to operate a computer to input and retrieve data. Ability to communicate with the population served, utilizing age specific techniques from neonatal, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, middle adult to geriatrics. Maintain proficiency in medical terminology. Special projects or other assignments may be given with expectations to be completed in a specified timeframe.

Qualifications :

1. Previous hospital experience as an admissions representative preferred. 2. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. 3. Effective written and verbal communication skills 4. Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines 5. Analytical and problem-solving skills 6. Customer Services experience required 7. High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required.

Pay Transparency : Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $19.46. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered.

Equal Employment Opportunity : Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.