DCH Health System

Registrar (Oncology)

DCH Health System  •  Tuscaloosa, AL (Onsite)  •  14 days ago
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Job Description

The Registrar is responsible for the efficient, orderly and expeditious pre-admission, admission of patients.

Responsibilities

  • Enters patient financial and personal demographics in the computer in an accurate and timely manner
  • Obtains appropriate signatures and copies and/or scans all identification and healthcare coverage presented. Documents reasons if this information is not attainable.
  • Verifies and documents insurance benefits and coverage.Obtains any required pre-certifications, referrals or authorizations for all patients based on benefits/requirements/contractual agreements. Communicates this information and financial responsibility to the patient/guarantor.
  • Follows Front End Collections Policies.
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing effectively with patients, physicians, hospital based personnel and all other customers.

    • DCH Standards:

    • Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
    • Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
    • Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
    • Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
    • Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
    • Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
    • Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
    • Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
    • All other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

  • High School graduate or equivalent.
  • Good clerical skills including ability to type 20 wpm and computer experience preferred.
  • Ability to work well with others in a courteous manner in stressful situations.
  • Excellent telephone and customer service skills required.
  • Healthcare experience and understanding of basic medical terminology preferred.
  • Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English
    • DCH Health System

    About DCH Health System

    Based in Tuscaloosa, AL, DCH Health System has been providing quality and compassionate healthcare to the residents of West Alabama. Comprised of DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center and Fayette Medical Center, the DCH Health System provides comprehensive services in:

    - Cancer treatment

    - Critical Care

    - Cardiac Services

    - Bloodless medicine

    - Home health care

    - Sleep medicine

    - Occupational medicine

    - Sports medicine

    - Spine/pain care

    - Therapy services

    - Women’s services

    - and much more

    DCH Regional Medical Center has 583 beds and offers a variety of specialty units and advanced services, including cancer, cardiology, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, and the region's most advanced trauma center.

    Northport Medical Center is a 204-bed community hospital that offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. The facility also operates the DCH (inpatient) Rehabilitation Pavilion and North Harbor Pavilion for mental health.

    Fayette Medical Center, through a lease agreement with the DCH Health System, is a 61-bed rural hospital that offers the residents of Fayette County inpatient care, along with sophisticated diagnostic equipment, surgical techniques and specialty clinics. A 122-bed nursing home on site is fully accredited and licensed for intermediate and skilled nursing care.

    Our goal is to provide the best health system possible for patients to receive proper care, employees to work efficiently, and physicians to practice medicine for the benefit of everyone.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    1,001-5,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Tuscaloosa, AL
    Year Founded
    1923
    Website
    dchsystem.com
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