Patient Registrar, Sr. 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, Sr. contacts insurance providers to verify coverage and obtain authorization for service. May review claims or records to ensure accurate completion or coding in an effort to reduce reimbursement denials. Additionally, Patient Registrar, Sr. requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Patient Registrar, Sr. typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. May be entry level if some experience in the skill. Gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Works under moderate supervision. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Position Summary
The Patient Access Registrar (PAR) will perform the duties assigned by the Business Office Manager. Patient Access Registrar is responsible for the day-to-day admissions of ER, OB, Inpatient, Swing Bed, Day Surgery, Observation, Outpatient, and Transition Care patients; ensuring the needs of all patients are met in a timely manner as well as following through with the charts upon completion of their visit to coordinate patient-care from pre-admission through discharge. Also ensuring accurate patient demographics, insurance verification, orders, authorization verification, and scanning. Works with members of the healthcare team to assure a collaborative approach is maintained in care of treatment of the patient/for patient information. Multi-tasking, self-motivation, organization skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are required. Actively participates in the department’s performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
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Why Blue Mountain Hospital District & Grant County?
The Blue Mountain Hospital District (BMHD) is located in Grant County, Oregon, at the heart of the John Day River, in beautiful, rural, Eastern Oregon. Our District is comprised of a Critical Access Hospital (CAH), Family & Rural Medicine Clinic, Home Health and Hospice, Emergency Medical Services, an Intermediate Care Center and all of the supporting ancillary departments necessary to care for the health and wellness of our community.
Our District spans from John Day to Prairie City, nestled in a valley surrounded by the Blue Mountains. The Strawberry Mountain Range and John Day River Valley offers a variety of outdoor activities, from abundant hiking/mountain biking/horse riding trails, to high and low lakes and ponds. Our area is known to be a “go to” place not just for recreation, but also for big game hunting and fishing!
Join our family-like team and settle into a lifestyle that is hard to beat!
For more information on our area, visit our Grant County Chamber of Commerce and Discover John Day pages at: https://www.gcoregonlive.com/and https://www.discoverjohnday.com/
Pay: $17.45 - $22.34 per hour
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