Registrar
Summary
Processes patient registrations, verifies insurance, and collects payments in a 24/7 hospital setting, ensuring accurate data entry and a positive patient experience.
Your experience matters
Meadowview Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registrar joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Why join us
Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Advancement opportunities with responsive, supportive leadership
- Continuing education opportunities
- Free Parking
- And much more…
What we’re looking for
The Registrar collects patient demographic and insurance information for outpatient services and ensures a smooth, efficient registration process. This role is responsible for collecting insurance, co-pays, and deductibles at the Point of Service while providing a positive first impression of the hospital to patients and visitors.
How you’ll contribute
Ensures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy.
Distributes and explain forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients or family members.
Meets with patient or patient's caregiver before or after admission to exchange necessary information and documentation. Provides explanation of process and addresses concerns and questions.
Communicates with admitting physician's office, nursing unit staff, and/or other appropriate personnel regarding admission to exchange necessary information and determine placement.
Verifies insurance benefits and obtains precertification/authorization as necessary.
Determines and accepts required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refers to financial counselors for follow-up.
Required Skills
- Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to perform effectively in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
Education
High School Diploma or GED Preferred; Associate degree preferred.
Certifications
- Handle with Care certification required within 30 days of orientation and maintained annually
Schedule: PRN: Work as needed in our Patient Access Department which is open 24/7 -Must take one week on call.
EEOC Statement
Meadowview Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Meadowview Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.