Patient Registrar Job Listing at MedStar Health in Olney, MD (Job ID 160133)

Description

About the Job

Location: MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

Status: Full-time, 40-hours per week

Schedule: Evening Shift, 3:00pm-11:30pm with rotating weekends

General Summary of Position
Under the direction of the Admissions Manager is responsible for day-to-day monitoring of workflow in a specific area of patient registration. Acts as a resource to the staff for operational issues and to any other customer who may need assistance.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Registration: Performs all duties related to patient registration process. Accurately completes all MSP forms and admissions paperwork. Collect demographic and insurance information ensuring accuracy and completeness. Explains processes and procedures to patients and family members. Obtains signed copies of required forms and information such as Directory preference NOPP consent to treat financial responsibility and patient identification verification. Collects co-pays and deductibles from the patient. Verifies insurance information through HDX and EVS. Complete pre-admission information forms. Distributes Blank copies of the Advance Directive to all inpatient Admissions Collects and scans completed Advance Directives insurance cards and signature forms.
• Customer Service: Provides all services needed by patients and family members to ensure a smooth and efficient registration process. Greet patients. Ensures that patients and family members understand processes and procedures. Answers and screens incoming phone calls. Provides explanation and copy of requirements while demonstrating consideration for individual preferences. Responds to patients' questions and concerns.
• Development: Maintains current knowledge and develops new knowledge. Works with supervisor to identify learning needs and takes actions to address these needs. Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department. Meets all mandatory obligations.
• Organizational knowledge: Works effectively within and between departments. Participates on inter-departmental teams and committees communicating unit knowledge as appropriate. Provides department/unit with information and knowledge acquired during participation with interdepartmental teams and committees. Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff supervisors and managers both inside and outside the unit.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required

Experience

• 3-4 years Experience in fast paced customer service environment preferably in medical setting required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read write and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Moderate Computer skills
• HIPAA polices on Confidentiality