PATIENT REGISTRAR, REGISTRATION

• Patient Registrar, Registration, Rockford Campuses, Days, 40hrs/2wks
• Location: Javon Bea Hospital – Rockton Ave Campus & Riverside Blvd Campus
• Schedule: Varies between 10:30p - 7:00a
• Holiday and Weekend Rotation

Responsible for patient registration duties for assigned clinics. Performs other duties as assigned. May be required to work alternate shifts, weekends and overtime during peak periods.

• Gathers and enters in computer all necessary registration information from patient/family.
• Collects all applicable co-pays.
• Coordinate placement of patient with appropriate unit. At times of peak census coordinates bed assignment with Registration Department Supervisor or Manager and Nursing Service Office.
• Verifies insurance information. Disperses admission information to appropriate departments. Performs pre-admission for patients.
• Works closely with clinics and physicians' office to coordinate admissions of patients and appointments for outpatient services.
• Documents information pertaining to Advanced Directives into patient charts.
• Correctly identifies patients, generates patient identification bracelet, medical record demographic sheet, and labels. Applies correct identification bracelet on patient.
• Escorts patient to appropriate area. Must be able to push patient in wheelchair.

Graduate of high school or equivalent

Two years billing in a healthcare setting preferred

Knowledge of all third party payors preferred