Registrar

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Hamilton (HAM)

Department Name: Patient Access Services

Req #: 0000219924

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $20.18 - $26.60 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

Registers patients ensuring that all information in the hospital information system is accurate and complete.

Qualifications:

Required:

• HS Diploma

Preferred:

• Familiarity with computer software packages, Microsoft Office
• Preference given to candidates who are bilingual in Spanish
• Knowledge of NJ financial programs Medicaid, Charity Care

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time Day
• Monday - Friday 8AM - 4:30PM

Essential Functions:

• Determines registration status and financial clearance for upcoming patients, pre-register accounts and determines which patients need to be seen for registration, collection of co-pay/referral forms and/or financial counseling.
• Communicates with parents regarding insurance regulations, benefits and payment issues.
• Re-verifies insurance eligibility and demographic information on active recurring outpatients every 60 days
• Collects insurance referral forms; copies insurance and identification cards and distributes as necessary for all patients registered
• Requests payment at the time of services for co-pays and/or patients responsibility; provides itemized receipts; maintains accurate accounting of all payments/cash on hand in the department
• Obtains all consent signatures as necessary, distributes facesheets, consents and address graph plates for inpatients and outpatients
• Pre-registers, admits/registers inpatient and outpatients in an organized timely fashion,
• Assures accuracy in all registrations, verifies all information when updating a patient's account and/or re-registering a patient
• Verifies all information when opening a pre-registered account,
• Serves as liaison between payor, therapist/clinician, physician and the patient's parent/guardian with respect to financial issues
• Notifies parents of availability of financial assistance programs,
• Specifically NJ Kidcare, CSH Charity Care Program
• Distributes and assists with the completion of the applications
• Completes a pre-determination for insurance eligibility and benefits for all new and recurring outpatients seeking services at CSH
• Informs families of their benefits and/or financial responsibility
• Schedules appointments and performs scheduling functions, fast call - confirms appointments

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ....and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.