Hospital Registrar (Per Diem) - Huntington, NY

Position Description:Optum360 is a
dynamic new partnership formed by Dignity Health and Optum to combine our
unique expertise. As part of the growing family of UnitedHealth Group,
we'll leverage all our resources to bring financial clarity and a full suite of
Revenue Management services to Healthcare Providers, nationwide.

 

If
you want to achieve more in your mission of healthcare, you have to be really
smart about the business of healthcare. Challenge yourself, your peers, and our
industry by shaping what healthcare looks like and doing your life's
best work.SM

 

Primary
Responsibilities:

 

Greets
patients and/or visitors to the department.Interviews
patients and/or significant others and obtains relevant demographic and
insurance data; obtains necessary signatures.Enters
patient pre-registration, registration or admission information into
computer; verifies accuracy.Provides
interpretation of Hospital regulations to patient (patient services,
visiting hours, etc.).Accepts
payment from patient as appropriate.Provides
assistance to patients regarding billing and insurance issues.Ensures
patient charts are distributed to Medical Records accordingly.Answers
phones, provides necessary information and takes appropriate messages.
Contacts various departments and clinical services, as needed.Deals with
physicians and other customers.Performs
related duties, as required.

Required
Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GEDMust be able to work per diem, on
call as neededProficiency with Windows PC
applications and keyboarding skills Must be comfortable in high-stress,
fast-paced environments

Preferred
Qualifications:

Patient registration experienceKnowledge of health insuranceBilingual fluency with English and
Spanish

Careers
with OptumInsight. Information and technology have amazing power to
transform the Healthcare industry and improve people's lives. This is where
it's happening. This is where you'll help solve the problems that have never
been solved. We're freeing information so it can be used safely and securely
wherever it's needed. We're creating the very best ideas that can most easily
be put into action to help our clients improve the quality of care and lower
costs for millions. This is where the best and the brightest work together to make
positive change a reality. This is the place to do your life’s best
work.SM


Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal
Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability
status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status,
genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a
drug test before beginning employment.

 

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