Registrar - Emergency Department

Company: Aspen Valley Hospital
Location: Glenwood Springs
Posted on: January 8, 2022

Job Description:

Company Overview:

Embrace the adventure of a career at Aspen Valley Hospital. Aspen Valley Hospital is a twenty-five-bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds - the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of a major medical center. Our Award-Winning Hospital, nestled in the heart of Aspen, CO, includes a team of more than 500 people dedicated to making a difference for our patients, families, and community. Nationally we are recognized for providing some of the most exceptional patient care of any hospital across the country.

AVH supports vaccinations as the evidence-based and most effective means for our community and country to put COVID-19 behind us and to avoid unnecessary hospitalizations and deaths. In order to better care for our community, as of 10/31/21, AVH requires COVID-19 Vaccination for all Staff.

This Position Offers:

Highly competitive pay, 36 hours per week, 3 day per week work schedule (Thursday, Friday, Saturday), overnight shift hours are 6:30pm to 6:30am, comprehensive benefits package (including generous PTO, health insurance within your first 30 days, retirement), being part of a very cohesive & supportive team, four of North America's top ski resorts at your doorstep, and much more.

Job Overview:

The Registrar is responsible for complete and accurate registrations, including the proper completion of required consent for treatment and payer compliance forms and the copying/scanning of patient insurance cards.

Primary Scope of Responsibilities:

• Performs accurate registration using thorough interview technique to ensure that information is complete and accurate. Ensures that all compliance requirements have been met, and the registration is properly created and/or updated for anticipated billing.
• Performs cash collections at time of service, consistent with financial counseling procedures, the hospital's Credit and Collection Policy and Guidelines and other financial directives. Utilizes Meditech system payment and receipt on all applicable encounters. Handles money competently, properly balances received payments and returned change, and balances and reconciles cash drawer daily.
• Sorts and distributes incoming mail as assigned on the day of receipt.
• Correct registration of patient information, verifying all patient demographics, insurance information, insurance verifications, copying and scanning insurance cards as well as appropriate patient identification. Understand and complies with all Hospital, EMTALA, patient confidentiality, Advance Directives, ABN's and Insurance waivers.
• Correct admission data that includes review of type of account, duplications of registration of M#, subscriber errors, correct status change, accommodation rate, admission source and cash posting or closing cash drawer.
• Fiscal responsibility that includes reviewing and competing ABN's, insurance waivers, and ensuring completed pre-certification as needed. Performs cash collections according to guidelines and posts payments timely and accurately.
• Records pertinent documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements, professional standards and hospital policy.
• Participates in required training for compliance related activities (HIPAA, Compliance, Patient Safety, TJC, etc.)
  
  Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:
  
  
  • 2-3 years of experience in related field preferred
  • Ability to concentrate and show attention to detail required
  • Strong interpersonal skills required
  • Spanish preferred
    
    Compensation & Benefits:
    
    Our hire-in rates of pay are based on years of relevant experience. Listed below are our hire-in rates for the position, which includes: minimum pay (no relevant experience) and mid-point (12 or more years).
    
    Pay range for new hires: $22.00 - $24.91/hr
    
    Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous Paid Time Off, Health Insurance within your first 30 days, Retirement, and much more can be viewed here.

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