Patient Account Registrar - Admitting

Overview

Montclair Hospital Medical Center is a 106-bed acute care, not-for-profit community hospital, received the "100 Top Hospital" in the nation award from IBM Watson Health, the Patient Safety Excellence award from Healthgrades, and the Women's Choice Award for America's Best Emergency Care. For more information visit Montclair-hospital.org

At Montclair Hospital Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community!

Why Prime Healthcare? Montclair Hospital Medical Centes is a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:

• Paid Time Off

• 401K retirement plan

• Outstanding Medical

• Dental

• Vision Coverage

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Many more Voluntary Benefit Options!

Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.

This is a Fast-paced work environment in which you can take pride in serving an underserved community. Come Join a Team of Dedicated Healthcare Workers!!!

Montclair Hospital Medical Center is nationally recognized, locally preferred, and community focused.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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 and Work Experience

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

Montclair Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $18.50. 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.