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Samaritan Health Services
Admitting Registrar
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What they do
A Registrar or Patient Service Representative provides direct assistance to patients at a health care or long term care facility. Answers questions and helps resolve complaints; provides liaison with health care providers; may assist with coordinating appointments or addressing billing or insurance issues.
$55,758 / year median in Oregon
+5% projected growth
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Interviews and registers patients for all outpatient and inpatient services according to Patient Registration policies and procedures as well as state and federal regulations.DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Registration/Access teams at Samaritan Health Services work closely with patients from the moment the patient walks into the facility. We carefully and thoroughly check demographic information and serve as a gateway to the patient's services within our facility. We are often the first person patient's encounter upon arrival and we excel at making sure their visit starts with a friendly smile and a positive interaction.EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent required. One (1) year Admitting Switchboard experience in a health care setting preferred. Two (2) years direct customer service experience preferred.KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Customer Service:
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.Communication:
Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss quality issues. Ability to perform group presentations and listen to and understand complex information and ideas.Stress tolerance/Self control:
Ability to maintain patience and composure, control emotions, set clear boundaries and moderate high stress, difficult situations.Confidentiality:
Knowledge of State and Federal (HIPAA) laws pertaining to confidentiality of protected health information. Ability to comply with laws and maintain confidentiality of patient information.Adaptability/Flexibility:
Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to urgent medical situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt treatment to offer best possible care to patients.Problem Solving:
Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Rarely (1- 10% of the time) Occasionally (11
- 33% of the time) Frequently (34
- 66% of the time) Continually (67
- 100% of the time) CLIMB
- STAIRS WALK
- INCLINE LIFT (Floor to
Waist:
0- 36") 20
- 40 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24
- 54") 20
- 40 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0
- 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0
- 20 pounds SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) SQUAT Repetitive KNEEL (on knees) PULL (0-20 pounds force) LIFT (Waist to
Eye:
up to 54") 0- 20 Lbs LIFT (
Overhead:
54" and above) 0- 20 Lbs
BEND FORWARD
at waist PUSH (0-20 pounds force)STAND WALK
- LEVEL
SURFACE LIFT
(Floor toWaist:
0- 36") 0
- 20 Lbs
ROTATE TRUNK
SittingROTATE TRUNK
Standing REACH- Forward REACH
- Upward PINCH Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist