Patient Registrar - Oncology Practice

Facility National Jewish Health - Western Oncology Department Western Hematology Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Day Shift: Monday - Friday Facilitates patient access to ambulatory and emergency services and care providers. Schedules patient appointments for visits, procedures, diagnostic tests, referrals and/or consultations. Obtains referral and/or insurance authorization/pre-certification approvals from health plan or primary care physician office. Financial responsibilities may include the following: verifying guarantor information, collection of any monies due at the time of service, charge entry, and hold bill resolution. Provides efficient flow of clinical information via paper and electronic medical records. Greets customers in the practice setting or on the telephone, assesses needs and provides information and/or service requested. Collects all necessary patient demographic, insurance and clinical information and updates changes when needed. Ensures that patient’s insurance allows them to be seen with scheduled physician at National Jewish Health. Refers patients to financial counseling if necessary. Communicates with clinicians to ensure that patient appointments are accurately ordered and scheduled. Manages physician schedules as assigned to ensure that schedules are full and accurate. Maintains communications with patients to keep them apprised of the status of their appointments. Acts as a problem solver with patients and clinicians to ensure that scheduling is performed. Monitors all aspects of individual patient schedules for continuity of appointments and appropriate prerequisite appointments. Schedules patient ancillary and physician appointments in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner in accordance with the patient’s schedule. Responsible for notifying the Patient Financial Counseling Office of any significant gaps in coverage and/or high co‑pays or deductibles prior to services being rendered. Verifies outpatient and inpatient insurance, both primary and secondary coverage (when applicable by service type), within set timeframes determined by Administrative Services Management. Complete daily reports for scheduling of all types and authorizations. Verifies the patients’ insurance and obtains appropriate financial assistance for patients. Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commit to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health. Business Acumen: Using economic, financial, market, and industry data to understand and improve business results; using one’s understanding of major business functions, industry trends, and own organization’s position to contribute to effective business strategies and tactics. Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others. Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs. Peer Relationships: Interacts with others in a constructive, positive, and respectful manner, regardless of individual differences. Assists team members or co-workers in achieving personal goals and completing assignments. Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility None Travel None Core Values Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time. Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others. Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly. Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually. Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit, where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution. Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures. Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures. Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements. Minimum Qualifications Education: High School graduate or equivalent preferred. Work Experience: A minimum of two (2) or more years of recent and related experience in a health care or customer service environment required. Special Training, Certification or Licensure: None Salary Range: $19.26 - $23.79 Benefits At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans. Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations. Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire. Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years. Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities. Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees. Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution. Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer. Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices. Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes. Anticipated Application Deadline: 2026-08-07 National Jewish Health Human Resources 1400 Jackson St Denver, CO 80206 View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io National Jewish Health is a non-profit, non‑sectarian institution and is a longstanding cornerstone in the Denver healthcare community. National Jewish Health seeks to attract the best-qualified candidates who support the mission, vision and values of the Institution. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, marital, familial or parental status, genetic information, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected classification. We are a tobacco and fragrance‑free environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Jewish Health