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Registrar

CommonSpirit Health, Prescott Valley, AZ, United States


Job Summary and Responsibilities
Facilitates the patient admission flow, including activities such as patient identification, accurate demographic and insurance information, and collections of required signatures and documents. Responsible for the verification and authorization of insurance benefits on all patient accounts through an electronic verification system and/or third‑party payers in order to obtain accurate and prompt reimbursement. Provides information and answers questions about the Payment Assistance program. Collects co‑payments and patient liabilities, and enters all necessary information into the hospital computer system.

Registers or pre‑registers patients in a timely manner, ensuring minimal waiting time.

Obtains accurate and complete patient information for the registration process.

Completes medical record requests within department guidelines.

Provides adequate notes in the computer system by documenting all payer related information, patient issues, physician office communications, and any account related communication.

Ensures correct forms are filled out and signed for each registration, including payer‑related forms, COA, Medicare notification letters, etc.

Job Requirements
Required

High School Graduate/GED

Previous experience in a clerical setting

Typing speed 30 wpm

Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred

Minimum of one (1) year experience in prior authorization, pre‑certification, insurance benefits, and how they apply to hospital registration or medical office settings

Medical terminology

Previous experience with an EMR

Basic life support (CPR)

Experience with Cerner

Pay Range
$18.00 - $22.19 per hour

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