Patient Registrar I - 3 days/wk; 8 hrs./day - btwn 7a-5:30p; Occas. Sat. 8a-12p

Patient Registrar I - 3 days/wk; 8 hrs/day - btwn 7a-5:30p; Occas. Sat. 8a-12p

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To perform patient registration and scheduling in a busy Breast Center, including obtaining financial and clinical information, insurance data and authorizations.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Register and schedule patients efficiently and accurately.
• Obtains identity, insurance and/or workers compensation information
• Answer and route call in a high-volume Breast Center
• Requests and obtains medical records in preparation for patient's arrival
• Obtains outside studies for comparison for radiologist.
• Connect and resolve outside images sent to the PACS system for providers
• Mail and/or fax or send reports to physician offices
• Responds to requests for urgent or emergency cases working with Nurse Manager, Nurse Navigators and/or technologists.
• Operates computer systems and office equipment in a safe manner.
• Interacts for solution of "routine problems" as they may occur to achieve customer satisfaction.
• Interacts with patients, family members, physicians, and staff in a courteous and professional manner.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum of two years of experience in a healthcare, financial, or customer service environment preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

NOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of hospital and/or office radiology, clerical and billing procedures/functions including related equipment use and operation.
• Knowledge of computer scheduling for multiple providers.
• Knowledge of clerical methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of office equipment and machines.
• Knowledge of criteria for safe scheduling parameters when needed.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Ability to plan, organize, and handle various tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to function independently, set work schedules and short-term goals to maximize productivity.
• Ability to establish and maintain superior quality customer relations with patients, patients' families, Christiana Care staff, visitors, insurance companies, physicians, and the public.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/