Registrar
Where You’ll Work
Are you ready to join a healthcare family where your values align with ours? At Dignity Health – Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC), now a proud part of CommonSpirit Health, a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider, our core mission guides every decision and every interaction.
Here, you'll discover more than just a job; you'll find rewarding career opportunities across a comprehensive network of inpatient and outpatient services. From a vibrant community hospital, YRMC has grown into a leading regional healthcare system.
Today, that means you could be making an impact at:
- Two state-of-the-art acute care hospitals
- A robust network of primary and specialty care clinics
- Modern outpatient health and wellness services
- Acclaimed cardiac diagnostic centers
- Advanced outpatient medical imaging facilities
Elevate your career without sacrificing your quality of life. As you grow with YRMC, you'll find the Prescott area isn't just a place to work – it's an inspiring community designed for living, thriving, and embracing the outdoors. Imagine a charming blend of bygone appeal and modern amenities, coupled with four distinct seasons and nearly year-round sunshine perfect for every adventure.
Say hello to a relaxed lifestyle that empowers you to prioritize both your professional growth and family time. YRMC extends this inviting spirit within our walls, fostering a strong sense of family, and belonging among our team members.
Come experience the exceptional quality of life that YRMC and Prescott offer. Work at the heart of #hellohumankindness and discover where your career and well-being truly connect.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Registrar, you will be the frontline representative for patient admissions, ensuring a streamlined and efficient intake process. You will play a critical role in facilitating accurate demographic and insurance information collection, vital for timely and appropriate reimbursement.
Every day you will register and pre-register patients, minimizing wait times and ensuring all required documents and signatures are obtained. You will meticulously verify insurance eligibility and benefits, process co-payments, and provide detailed notes in the computer system for all payer-related and patient communications.
To be successful in this role, you will have previous clerical experience, with a minimum of one year in prior authorization, precertification, and insurance benefits within a hospital registration or medical office setting. Proficiency in medical terminology and experience with an EMR system (Cerner preferred) are essential.
- Registers/pre-registers patient in a timely manner, as evidenced by minimal to no patient waiting and minimal registration time.
- Obtains accurate and complete patient information for the registration process.
- Completes medical record requests within department guidelines.
- Provides adequate notes in computer system by documenting all payer related information, patient issues, physician office communications and any account related communication.
- Ensures correct forms are filled out and signed for each registration, payer-related forms, COA, Medicare notification letters.
- Ensures that patient handouts are being given out and explained (i.e.: Patient Rights and Responsibilities, Advance Directives, Financial Assistance, etc.)
Job Requirements
Required
- High School graduate or GED
- Previous experience in a clerical setting
- Typing speed 30 wpm
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
- Computer skills
Preferred
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in prior authorization precertification insurance benefits and how they apply to hospital registration or medical office setting.
- Medical terminology
- Previous experience with an EMR; Cerner
- American Heart Association BLS certification