• Patient Account Registrar

    Prime Healthcare (Kansas City, MO)


    Overview

     

    We are seeking aPatient Account Registrar,sometimes referred to as an Admission Representative. The Account Registrar will work in bed management and will have no direct patient contact, playing an important role in the coordination of bed management and direct admits within the facility. Their primary focus is ensuring efficient use of hospital beds and maintaining up-to-date and accurate records in collaboration with staff and physicians. This role is essential for streamlining hospital operations, reducing wait times, and ensuring the optimal use of resources, all while focusing on staff and physician interactions rather than patient-facing duties. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

     

    Shift’s Available: Variable

     

    Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)

     

    Hours: Variable

    Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

    + Competitive compensation

    + Medical insurance benefit plan

    + 401K

    + Sick leave accrual

    Responsibilities

    **The per diem schedule consists of a 12-hour shift 8am-8pm. You will be scheduled for 4 shifts per month with 2 of those being on the weekend.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

    + coordinate with nursing staff, case managers, and physicians to assign beds for incoming patients based on medical needs, availability, and urgency

    + Monitor bed occupancy and status in real-time using hospital information systems

    + act as a liaison between various hospital departments to facilitate smooth patient transfers and optimize bed usage

    + Update patient data in the hospital’s electronic medical record (EMR) system to reflect admissions, discharges, and transfers accurately

    + Run reports and analyze bed utilization trends to support hospital operations

    Qualifications

    Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

     

    + Customer Services experience required.

    + High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires)

    Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

    + Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

    + Effective written and verbal communication skills.

    + Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines.

    + Analytical and problem-solving skills.

    Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

    + Previous hospital experience as an admissions representative preferred.

     

    Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/ #LI-JJ3

     

    Employment Status

     

    Per Diem

     

    Shift

     

    Variable

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity

     

    Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf

     

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    FacilitySt. Joseph Medical Center

     

    LocationUS-MO-Kansas City

    ID2025-235047

    CategoryAdmin

     

    Position TypePer Diem

     

    ShiftVariable

     

    Job TypeNon-Exempt