Registrar - MedStar Health : Job Details

Status: Full-time, 40-hours per weekSchedule: Day Shift, 7:00am-3:00pm with rotating weekends Job Summary:MedStar Health is looking for a Registrar to join our team at MedStar St Mary's Hospital!The Registrar is responsible for efficiently and accurately obtaining appropriate demographics , pre-register patients for upcoming admissions, verify insurance coverage, and may perform duties related to cash collection. Floating between different workstations such as outpatient diagnostic, lab, emergency department, etc. will be required .Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region, also recognized as one of the \ Healthiest Maryland Businesses\ . Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!Primary Duties:

• A registrar will serve as a receptionist, information gatherer, insurance specialist, public relations, and collector.

• Employ proper search criteria to obtain accurate Medical Record information per departmental guidelines. Ensure that all patients are entered accurately, thoroughly and in a timely manner . Bedside registration if needed.

• Verify insurance eligibility either by software, telephone, or internet websites. Request, collect, document, and communicate payment requirements for co-pays and deductibles.

• Inform patients of their payment options including payment plans, financial assistance programs and compassionate care programs.

• Calls patients to complete the 'pre-registration' encounter for upcoming services and maintain appropriate work lists to ensure all information is obtained prior to service.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 1-2 years' experience working in a healthcare environment.

• Minimum score of 80% on Customer Service Skills, Data Entry, and Medical Abbreviations testing.

\rThis position has a hiring range of $18.33 - $31.61 \r