Patient Registrar

Job Title: Patient Registrar

Location: Whittier CA 90602

Duration: 3 Months

Position Summary:

• Enables patients to secure access to care at PIH Health facilities by performing all tasks related to registration and preregistration of outpatient and inpatient accounts.
• Calculates and secures patient liability including copayments coinsurance and deductibles in an efficient accurate and hospitable manner to ensure that the patient physician and hospitals needs are met.

Requirements:

• One years experience in a highvolume healthcare facility or medical office setting with strong computer and customer service experience required.
• High school graduate required or equivalent evidence of continuing education preferred.
• Medical terminology strongly preferred.
• Insurance and billing experience strongly required.
• Drivers License: ability to travel to offsite locations (Outpatient only)
• Bilingual Spanish or Chinese (Mandarin) preferred

Necessary Skills:

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with staff patients guarantors insurance companies and physicians.
• Demonstrated diligence; Good English speaking spelling reading and Mathematical skills required.
• Demonstrate ability to learn quickly and follow directions as outlined in policies or given by Supervisor.
• Strong Computer skills and Knowledge in Word Excel and ability to maneuver through multiple screens in a timely manner.
• 1 year of medical office /hospital/medical billing work experience preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge strongly preferred.
• Insurance knowledge required.
• Ability to multitask in a fast and highpressured environment
• Stringent adherence to all HIPAA laws
• Strong typing skills fortyfive and up wpm are required.
• Strong analytical skills problem solving. The ability to act and decide accordingly.
• Excellent Customer service and phone skills with a background in the medical industry
• Ability to travel to offsite locations (Outpatient only)