Patient Registrar - Wage/Part-Time

Title: Patient Registrar - Wage/Part-Time

State Role Title: 49053

Hiring Range: $22.91 per hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst

Agency Website: www.swvmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Responsible for the registration of all patients admitted to the facility with attainment of identifying biographical and legal information. Facilitates an efficient registration process while maintaining adherence to established hospital and departmental policy. Knowledgeable of state and federal laws regarding the legal status(es) of our patients, as well as maintaining accurate statistics within the patient information system. Maintain accurate patient photo, court docket, master patient index database.

This position will most likely work some holidays, and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

-Knowledge of the admissions process; rules and regulations for processing medical record and
medical terminology.
-Demonstrated knowledge of general office procedures, the ability to operate office machines
and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
-Proficiency in computer applications and data entry, and excellent verbal and written
communication skills.

Additional Considerations

-Previous patient registration and Health Information Management (medical records) experience
-High School diploma or GED
-Ability to work and multi-task in stressful and at times unstable environment
-The successful candidate will have the ability to work with a variety of customers including
community members, patients, families, law enforcement, physicians, and facility staff.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SWVMHI) only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed, or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. For classified positions, postings will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

SWVMHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer located in Marion, VA. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

These positions are hourly/wage and not eligible for benefits. Hourly (wage) employees may not work more than 29 hours a week and are limited to working 1500 hours in a year.

A fingerprint-based criminal history check, a Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check, and drug testing is required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending ("barrier") charges (Go to the code sections to see barrier crimes and related information).

Contact Information

Name: Rebecca Richardson

Phone: 276-706-3516

Email: rebecca.richardson@dbhds.virgini