Registrar PRN

Job Description

At Highpoint Health-Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Health (medical, dental, vision) and 401K benefits for full-time employees

Competitive paid time off

Employee assistance program mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

Tuition reimbursement/assistance for qualified applicants

And much more...

Job Summary: Registrar collects patient demographic and insurance information for outpatient services. Collects insurance, co-pay, and deductibles at point of service. Quickly and efficiently expedites the registration process. Provides a positive first impression of the hospital to the public. Reports to: Director of Patient Access

Essential Functions

Ensures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy. Distributes and explains forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients or family members. Meets with patient or patient's caregiver before or after admission to exchange necessary information and documentation. Provides explanation of process and addresses concerns and questions. Communicates with admitting physician's office, nursing unit staff, and/or other appropriate personnel regarding admission to exchange necessary information and determine placement. Verifies insurance benefits and obtains precertification/authorization as necessary. Determines and accepts required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refers to financial counselors for follow up

Education: High school diploma or GED preferred; associate's degree preferred. Certifications: Handle with Care to be received within 30 days of orientation and kept annually.

EEOC Statement:

Highpoint Health-Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.