Registrar Per Diem Day

POSITION SUMMARY:

To support the Perioperative Outpatient Care Center, Centralized Department and patient by providing a variety of services such as: pre-registration, registration, cash collection, cash reconciliation, notice of admission to payers upon admission, financial counseling, admitting, patient/department support, information processing, database management, materials/inventory management, education/development and unit-specific tasks.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of formal business/medical training preferred. Completion of BA training program required. Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE:
At least 3 to 6 months experience as a Business Assistant, Business Associate, Unit Secretary or equivalent experience. Computer experience - knowledge of windows environment. Previous customer service experience required. Medical office experience preferred. Cash handling experience preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS:
Effective communication and writing skills - ability to articulate and use proper spelling and grammar. Effective interpersonal skills to work with co-workers and other staff members. Working knowledge of hospital business office billing procedures preferred. Knowledge of state requlatory requirements regarding charity care. Effective critical thinking skills, e.g., analytical, problem - solving, decision making, prioritizing, time management, etc. Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, Typing/keyboarding 25 - 30 wpm at a minimum.

Area of Talent: Business Office & Clerical

Organization: The Valley Hospital

Department: VH PATIENT ACCESS CENTER

Shift: Day

Per Diem

Schedule: Varies

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