Job description
This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by demonstrating the "Mercy Touch" with all patients, families, visitors, physicians, office staff, co-workers and others she/he come in contact with through the practice of the Service Excellence Performance Standards. She/he is responsible for initiating an accurate and complete registration and making required edits on these registrations. For patient with missing registration information, the registrars are responsible for initiating needed follow-up. All registrars must maintain an awareness of patient privacy and confidentiality.
Job Duties
- Initiates the patient record by interviewing patients or a representative. The record is created by either entering the information as new, or verifying the information from the previous record.
- Ensures the registration is complete, and, if not able to complete, initiates the necessary follow-up.
- Contacts insurance companies, when required, to obtain admission certification.
- Maintains an awareness of what could be an emergency and alerts the triage nurse or trauma center nurse of possible emergencies.
- Maintains departmental functions when computer is not operating.
- Maintains patient records by discharging, editing, transferring and completing other needed functions.
- Covers for the night operator when he/she is out of the area, handling calls and emergencies as needed.
- Performs the registration function in a disaster situation.
- Performs preregistration of patients and works on this function when possible
- Works with the volunteers and assists them when needed.
- Participates in training new registrars; and is supportive of new staff, working for their successful orientation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
-
Preferred knowledge of EPIC software.
-
Preferred proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
-
Proficient in operation of computer, calculator, filing systems, copy/fax machines and telephone system.
-
Excellent interpersonal skills.
-
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
-
Excellent public relations and human relations - exemplifies The Mercy Touch.
-
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
-
Critical thinking and attention to detail.
-
Exhibits good judgement.
-
Handles confidential information with discretion and diplomacy.
-
Commitment to life-long learning, e.g. willingness to learn/upgrade skills related to duties.
-
Handles emergency situations.
-
Works with volunteer staff.
-
Flexibility and dependability, works well with a wide variety of individuals and leadership styles.
-
Ability to work with minimal to no supervision.
Professional Experience
-
Preferred: Medical terminology, other healthcare experience, cash handling
Education
-
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
Location: Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids ยท Emergency Department
Schedule: Part Time, Variable/Rotating Shifts, Rotating weekends
jjbodyshop.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, jjbodyshop.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, jjbodyshop.com is the ideal place to find your next job.