Patient Registrar jobs in Iowa

Patient Registrar collects information from incoming patients regarding services needed, insurance available, or financial status. May assist in completion of admissions or insurance forms. Being a Patient Registrar contacts insurance providers to verify coverage and obtain authorization for service. Requires a high school diploma. Additionally, Patient Registrar typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Patient Registrar may require 0-1 year of general work experience. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Patient Care Tech/Registrar
  • Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids
  • Rapids, IA FULL_TIME
  • This position supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient centered care by providing safe and effective patient care by performing tasks and support functions under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse.   The Patient Care Technician/Registrar may fulfill an expanded role by performing additional tasks and responsibilities as delegated by their department.
     
    Job Duties
    • Maintains maintenance logs on vehicles as instructed by the department manager.
    • Safely drives a hospital owned vehicle to and from Mercy facilities. 
    • Ensures specimen integrity through the use of designated specimen tracking equipment when made available.
    • Projects competent and caring attitude to clients.  Represents the hospital and department in a positive manner.  Maintain confidentiality of patients, specimens and records.  Inventory and deliver supplies to clients' offices as requested.
    • Works with volunteers and assists them when needed.
    • Maintains departmental functions when systems are not operating.
    • Maintains patient record by editing and completing other functions.
    • Ensures registration is complete, and if not able to complete, initiates the necessary follow up.
    • Practices cost containment efforts on a shift to shift basis by efficient use of time and resources, i.e., man-hours, patient charges, equipment, supplies, etc. 
    • Attends departmental/hospital meetings, activities or special projects per departmental guidelines.  
    • Performs department specific duties as outlined on the department specific developmental checklist.
    • Ability to prioritize tasks, identify needs for changes in priorities and takes the initiative to recommend and implement changes in concert with their supervisor. 
    • Assists in identifying quality improvement opportunities and demonstrate support for changes in practice designed to improve performance
    • Maintains cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and department work areas
    • Organizes and prioritizes daily work, taking into account the needs of patients, families and other health care workers
    • Demonstrates support for changes in practice designed to improve performance.
    • Responds within scope of practice to emergencies and life threatening conditions
    • Assures patient privacy by knocking on doors, closing curtains and protecting patient information
    • Maintains accurate and real time documentation of patient care provided
    • Demonstrates effective and age appropriate communication as well as the ability to understand the needs of the patient including non-verbal communication, fears, anxieties and language/cultural barriers
    • Observes and communicates to the licensed nurse any changes in patient condition and pertinent information regarding the needs of the patient and/or significant others
    • Provides safe and effective patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse by performing tasks and support functions as delegated by department
    • Ensures that accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients, their families, and co-workers at hand offs and other times as needed. Take all measures necessary to ensure that the appropriate and involved parties have communicated necessary information in order to allow for the best possible patient outcome
    Department Specific Duties
     
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    • Excellent interpersonal skills.
    • Demonstrates the ability to provide safe and effective patient care.
    • Must have the ability to remain focused in stressful situations and understand and perform multiple tasks quickly.
    Professional Experience
    • Previous Patient Care Tech or Certified Nursing Assistant experience preferred.
    Education
    • High School diploma or equivalent preferred
    • In addition, ONE of the following is preferred:
      • completed a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Health Support Professional program
      • a minimum of 2 years in a baccalaureate program
      • first year student in an ADN program
      • comparable education, training, and experience as a CNA or EMT in the absence of successful completion of a CNA or Health Support Professional program
    Licensure, Certification, Registration
    • Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
    • Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required.  Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.
    • Valid Drivers License required.
    • Must meet insurability requirements for purposes of utilizing Mercy vehicles - must be at least age 18 required.
    • Must provide and maintain a good driving record, documented at hire, by a copy of a Motor Vehicle record.
    Physical Demand Requirements
    • Heavy: Must be able to lift up to 15# to waist and shoulder height on frequent basis.
    • Able to lift up to 50# on occasional basis for assist with patient transfers.
    • Rare lifting of up to 100# for controlled falls.
    • Able to lift 15# overhead on occasional basis.
    • Able to push and pull of up to 20# of horizontal force on frequent basis, up to 35# of horizontal force on occasional basis and up to 50# of horizontal force on rare basis.
    • Ability to administer CPR.
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PATIENT REGISTRAR - PART TIME - DAYS
  • Pella Regional Health
  • Pella, IA PART_TIME
  • JOB SUMMARY: This position is of direct service to the public, providing a variety of clerical and customer relations services. Critical thinking skills, the ability to problem solve, good judgement a...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Registrar
  • Des Moines Public Schools
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME
  • Des Moines Public Schools is currently seeking a Registrar at Central Campus! Job Summary: This position is responsible for enrollment, attendance, substitutes, and student records. Specific position ...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Patient Care Tech/Registrar - Emergency Department, Mercy Cedar Rapids
  • Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids
  • Rapids, IA FULL_TIME
  • This position supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient centered care by providing safe and effective patient care by performing tasks and support functions under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse. The...
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Revenue Cycle Representative (Emergency Department) - Patient Access Management (PAM) - Patient Financial Services
  • Patient Access Management (PAM) - Patient Financial Services - Jobs@UIOWA Careers
  • Iowa, IA FULL_TIME
  • The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics department of Patient Financial Services is seeking a Revenue Cycle Representative (RCR) that will work in the Emergency Department (ED) as an entry-level ...
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Revenue Cycle Coordinator (Emergency Department) - Patient Access Management (PAM) - Patient Financial Services (PFS)
  • Patient Access Management (PAM) - Patient Financial Services (PFS) - Jobs@UIOWA Careers
  • Iowa, IA FULL_TIME
  • The Revenue Cycle Coordinator for the Emergency Department is a supervisory position that may have 8-15 direct reports that can be a mix of P&S and/or student positions and will serve as a resource fo...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Senior Patient Registrar
  • Compu-Vision Consulting, Inc.
  • Flushing, NY
  • Title: Senior Patient Registrar Location: Flushing, NY Duration: 3 Months Type: Onsite Job Description: Shift: Mon-Fri 9...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Patient Registrar Specialist FT
  • United Surgical Partners International
  • Paramus, NJ
  • Endoscopy Center of Bergen County has a need for a full time Patient Registrar Specialist! Job Summary: The Patient Regi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Assistant & Front Desk Patient Registrar
  • Connecticut Institute For Communities Inc.
  • Danbury, CT
  • Connecticut Institute for Communities, Inc. Description: CIFC Health is looking to fill position of Front Desk Patient R...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Patient Registrar - General Surgery - Part Time (50663)
  • Fairfield Medical Center
  • Lancaster, OH
  • For more than a century, Fairfield Medical Center has been a regional healthcare provider who delivers exceptional care ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Patient Registrar, Patient Registration, 24 Hours, All Shifts
  • heywood
  • Gardner, MA
  • Job Title: Patient Registrar, Patient Registration, 24 Hours, All Shifts Location: Gardner, Massachusetts Posted Date: 0...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Patient Registrar Labor & Delivery - Evenings - Rotating Weekends and Holidays
  • karier.co
  • Annapolis, MD
  • **Patient Registrar Labor & Delivery - Evenings - Rotating Weekends and Holidays** NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital - Manha...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Research Patient Recruiter (Patient Registrar) - Onsite
  • Alcanza Clinical Research
  • Methuen, MA
  • Clinical Research Patient Recruiter (Patient Registrar) - Onsite Department: Patient Recruitment Employment Type: Full T...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Research Patient Recruiter (Patient Registrar) - Onsite
  • Alcanza Clinical Research
  • Roslindale, MA
  • Clinical Research Patient Recruiter (Patient Registrar) - Onsite Department: Patient Recruitment Employment Type: Full T...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Iowa (/ˈaɪəwə/ (listen)) is a state in the Midwestern United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west. It is bordered by six states; Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, South Dakota to the northwest and Minnesota to the north. In colonial times, Iowa was a part of French Louisiana and Spanish Louisiana; its state flag is patterned after the flag of France. After the Louisiana Purchase, people laid the foundation for an agriculture-based economy in the heart of the Corn...
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Income Estimation for Patient Registrar jobs
$32,202 to $39,308