Registrar

Where You'll Work

At AZ General Hospital Mesa, you're not just joining a team - you're becoming a vital part of a community's well-being. As a 50-bed non-profit facility, we're dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare to Mesa and its surrounding communities. Every day, you'll see the direct impact of your work, whether it's comforting a patient, collaborating with a colleague, or innovating solutions that improve lives.

Our commitment to excellence is further strengthened through our close collaboration with Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, expanding our capabilities and offering a broader spectrum of patient care experiences and professional development opportunities.

But your impact extends even further. We are a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network means unparalleled opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference on a grander scale, impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are driven by a commitment to social justice, passionate about health equity, and eager to contribute to new, innovative ways of delivering care within a highly collaborative environment, then look no further.


This isn't just a job; it's a calling, and you belong right here with us. Come build a fulfilling career where your values align with your work, and your contribution truly matters.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Registrar, you will be the frontline representative for patient admissions, ensuring a streamlined and efficient intake process. You will play a critical role in facilitating accurate demographic and insurance information collection, vital for timely and appropriate reimbursement.

Every day you will register and pre-register patients, minimizing wait times and ensuring all required documents and signatures are obtained. You will meticulously verify insurance eligibility and benefits, process co-payments, and provide detailed notes in the computer system for all payer-related and patient communications.

To be successful in this role, you will have previous clerical experience, with a minimum of one year in prior authorization, precertification, and insurance benefits within a hospital registration or medical office setting. Proficiency in medical terminology and experience with an EMR system (Cerner preferred) are essential.

• Registers/pre-registers patient in a timely manner, as evidenced by minimal to no patient waiting and minimal registration time.
• Obtains accurate and complete patient information for the registration process.
• Completes medical record requests within department guidelines.
• Provides adequate notes in computer system by documenting all payer related information, patient issues, physician office communications and any account related communication.
• Ensures correct forms are filled out and signed for each registration, payer-related forms, COA, Medicare notification letters.
• Ensures that patient handouts are being given out and explained (i.e.: Patient Rights and Responsibilities, Advance Directives, Financial Assistance, etc.)

*Must Be Able To Commit To A Rotating Schedule*

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Job Requirements

Required

• High School graduate or GED
• Previous experience in a clerical setting
• Typing speed 30 wpm
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Computer skills

Preferred

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in prior authorization precertification insurance benefits and how they apply to hospital registration or medical office setting.
• Medical terminology
• Previous experience with an EMR; Cerner
• American Heart Association BLS certification