Patient Account Registrar

Overview

We are seeking a Patient Account Registrar, sometimes referred to as an Admission Representative. The Account Registrar will work in bed management and will have no direct patient contact, playing an important role in the coordination of bed management and direct admits within the facility. Their primary focus is ensuring efficient use of hospital beds and maintaining up-to-date and accurate records in collaboration with staff and physicians. This role is essential for streamlining hospital operations, reducing wait times, and ensuring the optimal use of resources, all while focusing on staff and physician interactions rather than patient-facing duties. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed. 

 

Shift’s Available:  Variable 

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN) 

Hours: Variable 

Location: Mission Regional Medical Center – Mission, TX

 

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:  

• Competitive compensation  

• Medical insurance benefit plan 

• 401K  

• Sick leave accrual 

 

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): 

• coordinate with nursing staff, case managers, and physicians to assign beds for incoming patients based on medical needs, availability, and urgency 

• Monitor bed occupancy and status in real-time using hospital information systems 

• act as a liaison between various hospital departments to facilitate smooth patient transfers and optimize bed usage 

• Update patient data in the hospital’s electronic medical record (EMR) system to reflect admissions, discharges, and transfers accurately 

• Run reports and analyze bed utilization trends to support hospital operations 

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:  

Customer Services experience required.

High School Graduate or GED Equivalent Required (effective 4/1/14 for all new hires)

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus: 

Previous hospital experience as an admissions representative preferred.

Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to multi-task, prioritize needs to meet required timelines.

Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/  

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.  If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.  Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf  

 

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