Patient Registrar collects information from incoming patients regarding services needed, insurance available, or financial status. May assist in completion of admissions or insurance forms. Being a Patient Registrar contacts insurance providers to verify coverage and obtain authorization for service. Requires a high school diploma. Additionally, Patient Registrar typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Patient Registrar may require 0-1 year of general work experience. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Coordinates team-based care to provide health services to individuals, through effective
partnerships with patients, their caregivers/families, community resources and their
physician/care team. Facilitates a “shared goal model” within and across settings to achieve
coordinated high-quality care that is patient and family centered.
Continued employment and raises in this position are dependent upon Central Montana
Medical Center's fiscal viability and:
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Actions and communications that contribute to a team concept and create a
positive environment for all customers
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Acceptable performance of essential and all job duties
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Acceptable attendance record
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Accountability for safety to self, patients, visitors and all customers, and care of
equipment and building
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Adherence to departmental and facility policies and procedures, education
requirements, compliance monitoring and reporting, and CMMC Code of
Conduct
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Accountability for the consequences of own actions
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Physical and emotional ability to perform essential functions
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Acceptable background investigation results if required for position
Minimum Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification required:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Community Health Worker certificate
required
3. Strong interpersonal skills.
4. Strong organizational skills and advanced computer skills.
5. Must be able to handle multiple duties concurrently and be able to work in a team environment.
6. Sufficient prior healthcare experience and expertise to navigate the healthcare system and
community resources.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:
(Must be able to perform with or without accommodation)
1 Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance
program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
2 Cooperate with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good
employee relations, interdepartmental objectives, and infection control policies.
3 Serve as the contact point, advocate and informational resource for patient, family, care team,
payers & community resources.
4 Initiate routine check-ins with identified high-risk patients and direct clinical questions to
appropriate care team members.
5 Assist in connecting patients to resources to overcome barriers to care, including financial
assistance, transportation, housing and employment assistance.
6 Generate mailings & coordinate other targeted patient outreach efforts.
7 Assist with rooming patients for behavioral health providers.
8 Gather appropriate documentation for referrals to outside providers and specialists & follow up
to ensure patients are scheduled and records are sent back to referring provider.
9 Perform pre-visit planning prior to primary care appointments for identified patients to ensure
that all health needs are met.
10 Ensure effective tracking of patient appointments & assist in scheduling necessary follow-up.
11 Is adherent with CMMC’s policy on strict patient confidentiality guidelines and meticulously
OCCUPATIONAL EPOSURE for this position:
Category I Direct contact with blood or other bodily fluid to which
universal precautions apply
Category II Activity performed without blood/bodily fluids exposure,
but exposure may occur in emergency Category III Task/activity does not ordinarily entail predictable
exposure to blood/bodily fluids
OTHER EPOSURE for this position:
Radiation
Noise
Other (Specify)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Essential functions strength rating for position - see Job Analysis)
Sedentary Exert up to 10# occasionally or negligible force frequently
Light Exert up to 20# occasionally, < 10# frequently or
negligible force constantly
Medium Exert up to 50# occasionally, up to 25# or up to 10#
constantly
Heavy Exert up to 100# occasionally, up to 50# frequently or up
to 20# constantly
Very Heavy Exert > 100# occasionally, > 50# frequently or
> 20# constantly
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