Patient Registrar

Job Title: Patient Registrar

Location: Los Angeles CA 90017

Duration: 3 Months

Position Summary:

• Enables patients to secure access to care 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.

Specific Skills Needed:

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with staff patients guarantors insurance companies and physicians.
• Demonstrated attention to detail; 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 45 and up wpm is 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)

Education/Experience/Training:

• Oneyear 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
• LA City Fire Card within 6 months of employment (PHGSH only)