What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registrar position at Jackson Purchase Medical Center?
Jackson Purchase Medical Center – Mayfield, Kentucky
Who We Are
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all-private-bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center, and our accredited chest pain center.
Where We Are
Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. Here you will find something for everyone outdoor recreation, visual and performing arts, and rich local history.
Why Choose Us
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness support
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
- Excellent shift differentials
- Bonus potential for extra shifts
- Employee referral program
- Professional development opportunities including 100% reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge program
- And much more
Position Summary
Collects patient demographic and insurance information for emergency department services. Collects insurance, co-pay, and deductibles at point of service. Quickly and efficiently expedites the registration process while providing a positive first impression of the hospital.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Associate’s Degree preferred
License
- N/A
Certifications
- Handle With Care certification required within 30 days of orientation and maintained annually
Required Skills
- Critical thinking and decisive judgment
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Attention to detail and data accuracy
Essential Job Functions
- Ensures all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system accurately and timely
- Distributes and explains forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients or family members
- Meets with patients or caregivers before or after admission to obtain required information and documentation
- Provides explanation of registration processes and addresses questions or concerns
- Communicates with physician offices, nursing staff, and other departments regarding admissions and patient placement
- Verifies insurance benefits and obtains precertification/authorization when required
- Determines and collects required payments including co-pays and deductibles or refers patients to financial counselors when needed
Non-Essential Job Functions
- Review and comply with Lifepoint Code of Conduct and all relevant company and division policies and procedures
- Performs other duties as assigned
EEOC Statement:
Jackson Purchase Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.