Patient Registrar

Job Title

Location: Cortlandt Manor, NY

Work Mode: Local

Schedule: FT M-F 9AM-5PM

Duration: 8 W

Responsibilities

Greet and register patients in a tactful and courteous manner.

Obtain and enter all pertinent patient demographic and insurance information into the appropriate computer system.

Pre-register patients in the online system and obtain medical record numbers when necessary.

Perform insurance verification checks for Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurers as required.

Schedule and maintain daily appointment schedules, ensuring efficient management of appointment flow.

Request and review patient charts, ensuring necessary test results and relevant information are recorded.

Retrieve laboratory and radiographic data from clinic information systems and laboratories.

Interface with referring offices and internal departments to schedule patient exams.

Request and obtain valid physician requisitions for all exams and ensure timely submission of third-party bills.

Prepare all pertinent paperwork, including authorizations and diagnostic testing requisitions.

Notify patients of financial obligations and establish payment arrangements according to financial policies.

Counsel patients regarding payment options, Medicaid eligibility, and charity care qualifications.

Collect co-payments and fees, issue receipts, and reconcile daily cash collections.

Assist in compiling data for routine statistical reports and summaries.

Requirements

HS Diploma/GED

One year of clerical experience

Customer service experience

Data entry skills of 4500 keystrokes

Effective communication skills

Telephone, computer, keyboard, and customer service skills

Knowledge of health insurance benefits and requirements

Knowledge of Coding: ICD 9, CPT-4