Non-Clinical - Health and Information Management - Patient Registrar

Job Title

Performs all tasks related to pre-registration, and registering of inpatients and outpatients including securing and calculating upfront collections with co-pays, and co-insurance in an efficient, accurate and hospitable manner to ensure that patient, physician and hospital needs are met. Completes the Hospital Presumptive Eligibility comprehensive training program as required to properly interview and screen uninsured patients. Evaluates patients within the established guidelines to assist in identifying state programs that patients may qualify and link to temporary M/Cal coverage and possible full scope M/Cal. Initiate and completes the application process for benefits by assisting applicants with the completion of all the necessary paperwork. Compiles records and assess information to determine eligibility status, including number of people in applicant's household. Documents and update efforts in our database to ensure we have current updates on the outcome and successful completion of process. For Emergency Registration Representatives they will continue to enhance their registration knowledge along with the fundamental financial counseling skills required and expected of the financial counselor role, which is inclusive of the diverse financial programs offered at PIH Health.