Patient Registrar - Emergency Department - Simpsonville - Full Time

Company: Bon Secours Mercy Health
Location: Simpsonville
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours Mercy Health!
Bon Secours
About Us
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Patient Registrar Emergency Department - Simpsonville
Job Summary:
The Patient Registrar is the first line of quality service to our patients and the community. Additionally, the Patient Access Representative will be responsible for processing patient registration, verifying demographics, obtaining insurance cards, and patient identification. Responsibilities include scheduling appointments, transcribing orders, explaining financial options to patients, and updating medical records accurately and efficiently.
Essential Functions:
Provides strong communication and excellent customer service skills by greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner

Process admission paperwork and basic insurance verification, ensuring accurate patient identity for hospital billing systems

Ability to answer internal and external calls in a friendly and helpful manner

Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly

Ensures patient flow is maintained and informs Supervisor of any department and patient issues immediately

Coordinates and prioritizes bed placement needs to ensure prompt and appropriate placement of patients

Other duties as assigned

Education:
High School Degree or GED
Experience:
Prior experience in patient registration/healthcare preferred but not required

Knowledge of medical terminology and ICD-9 coding is preferred but not required

Skills & Abilities:
Possesses problem-solving skills, basic computer skills, 40 WPM typing skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner

Basic math skills

Bon Secours Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Well also reward your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

An employer-matched 403(b) for those who qualify

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

S cheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Work Shift:
All (United States of America)
Department:
SS - Rev Cycle - Legacy BS Acute
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia , which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com .

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