Registrar

Job description

Description Arranges for the efficient and orderly admission of inpatients and admission of individuals who have hospital based outpatient testing or procedures. Ensures that the patient information is collected and that patients are aware of hospital policies and procedures. Interviews incoming patient or representatives and enters information required for admission into computer database. Distributes appropriate information to ancillary departments. Participates in performance improvement and CQI activities Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS: - High school diploma or GED - Current BLS - Previous general office experience and/or previous admitting or medical insurance experience highly preferred ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Greet patients/visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner. - Responsible for accepting reservations for hospital services. - Responsible for accepting reservations from a physician’s office and pre-admitting these patients. - Responsible for preregistering patients for scheduled admissions and outpatient procedures, obtaining authorization and verifying insurance eligibility. - Responsible for interviewing patients or their representative, where admission is...