Patient Registrar collects information from incoming patients regarding services needed, insurance available, or financial status. May assist in completion of admissions or insurance forms. Being a Patient Registrar contacts insurance providers to verify coverage and obtain authorization for service. Requires a high school diploma. Additionally, Patient Registrar typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Patient Registrar may require 0-1 year of general work experience. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Patient Access Registrar’s primary responsibilities are:
1) to gather all pertinent patient information 2) to accurately admit/register or pre-admit patients; 3) to pre-certify all applicable admissions/pre-admissions; 4) to obtain signatures on all appropriate admissions forms if appropriate; 5) to ensure that patient benefits/eligibility are verified and entered into the Hospital’s Information’s System when applicable;
6) when appropriate estimate and collect all co-pay’s/deductible’s that are owed to the hospital to meet departmental requirements; 7) identify and refer patients’ to the financial assistance department at MMH; and 8) to provide a full range of insurance verification functions on an as needed basis as requested by Management. Additionally, because the Patient Access Registrar carries the responsibility of acting as the Hospital’s primary entry point into the system, all job duties are completed in a manner that is consistent with the highest quality of guest relations which results in a positive experience for the patient and/or his/her family member(s). The position also requires accountability for admitting/registering and/or providing verbal directions to patients and/or family members in any or all the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and/or geriatric demonstration the appropriate skills to understand and react effectively to the needs of these patients and/or family members.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to:
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