Patient Account Registrar - Admitting

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet

Joliet, Illinois

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$15.20–$22.01 Per Hour
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Establish Priorities, Geriatrics, High School Diploma, Hospital, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Multitasking, Neonatology, PBX Operator, Pediatrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Registrar, Time Management, Tuition Reimbursement, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Joliet, Illinois
POSTED
5 days ago
Responsibilities:

The Patient Account Registrar interviews the patient or his/her representative to obtain patient demographics. This position also secures insurance information, eligibility, benefits and authorizations as applicable. Works closely with all facets of the Admitting department including PBX operator function and reception areas. Must be able to operate a computer to input and retrieve data. Ability to communicate with the population served, utilizing age specific techniques from neonatal, pediatrics, adolescents, young adults, middle adult to geriatrics. Maintain proficiency in medical terminology. Special projects or other assignments may be given with expectations to be completed in a specified timeframe.

Qualifications:
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 
 
1. Previous hospital experience as an admissions representative preferred. 
2. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. 
3. Effective written and verbal communication skills 
4. Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines 
5. Analytical and problem-solving skills 
6. Customer Services experience required 
7. High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires).

 

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Pay Transparency:

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $15.20 to $22.01. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

 

Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Evenings Equal Employment Opportunity:

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

 

About the Company

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Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet

St. Joseph Medical Center has provided quality healthcare to the ever-expanding Houston community for 125 years. Our Trauma Center, Center for Behavioral Health, dedicated Women's Medical Center and the full-service acute care hospital are supported by the specialty inpatient and outpatient services that you'd expect from Houston's first teaching hospital. Our mission matches your expectations — to deliver compassionate healthcare to the communities we serve. With 792 beds, St. Joseph physicians and staff are ready to care for you at any hour.

St. Joseph Medical Center's reputation for delivering personalized, professional medical care is built on the hard work and dedication of physicians, nurses, technologists and other members of our healthcare team. We offer outstanding career opportunities for qualified people who share our commitment to providing expert healthcare and excellent customer service. We are an equal employment opportunity employer.

St. Joseph Medical Center is part of the Steward Health Care family of hospitals. To learn more about Steward,  please visit www.steward.org  

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
http://www.stjosephtowson.com/home.aspx