Patient Registrar (40 Hrs/Week, Days)

Wage Range: $19.86 - $29.73 per hour

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $3000.00 for those new to EvergreenHealth

Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.

Job Summary

Represent EvergreenHealth as welcoming officials to patients and visitors and is responsible for accurate and courteous registration of patients in a manner that promotes EvergreenHealth's values that contributes towards an optimum patient experience. Accountable for the proper patient identification to ensure a patient safety. Initiates the Patient Revenue Cycle for maximum and timely reimbursement with utilization of registration functions/systems.

Primary Duties

• Identifies the need for financial counseling and refers the patient to the Financial Clearance Unit.
• Assists patients in completing the appropriate consent and/or worker's compensation forms.
• Interviews patient or their representatives to obtain demographic and billing information via the registration area or the patient's bedside.
• Informs surgery patients of scheduled admit and surgery times.
• Responsible for following downtime procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Completes pre-registration of patients prior to scheduled admission as necessary (may be conducted over phone or in person with patient or patient representative).
• Responsible for updating patient type changes based on physician's orders.
• Demonstrates knowledge of insurance payers and the use of electronic systems for verification purposes.
• Works with the House Supervisor for direct and scheduled admits as needed.
• Responsible for point-of-service collections.

License, Certification, Education Or Experience

REQUIRED for the position:

• Strong communication skills to effectively obtain information from patients, physicians, other clients.
• High School graduate or equivalent
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in determining appropriate actions in emergent situations, problem solving, and retain composure in stressful situations.
• Ability to be flexible in work assignments, detail oriented and organized and works well with others in a professional manner.
• Ability to function independently, organize work, multitask, and establish priorities.
• Numerical ability is required to discuss financial arrangements including deposit requirements.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to manage work volume and disseminate status updates to team members.

DESIRED For The Position

• 2 year prior experience in a hospital or medical setting
• Vocational training or college degree in the healthcare setting.
• Working knowledge of insurances

Benefit Information

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At EvergreenHealth, we appreciate our employees’ commitment and contribution to our success. We are proud to offer a suite of quality benefits and resources that are comprehensive, flexible, and competitive to help our staff and their loved ones maintain and improve health and financial well-being.

• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits
• Life and disability insurance
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• On-demand virtual health care
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave

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2023 Benefits Guide

• This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare 1199NW. the SEIU. Union membership is optional.