REGISTRAR

Schedule appointments for incoming and outpatient procedures referred to the vascular lab.
Register patients to hospital based system before office visit; obtain authorization from insurance companies for procedures prior to patients scheduled appointments.
Confirm patient appointments, set up charts for new patients, pull patients charts for physicians/technicians.
Maintain and coordinate patient files/charts, lab request, lab work reports, insurance claim forms.
Manage patient flow during office hours, collect co-payments.
Handle high volume phone calls and refer to requested areas.
Order supplies for lab areas as needed.
Provide lab reports to patients for procedures performed by vascular technicians.
First form of contact between vascular division and corresponding departments within facility as well as external.
Pick up and distribute mail to physician and technicians.
Serve as liaison between patient and billing office.
Duties and Responsibilities are not limited to the above.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE ABOVE POSITION DESCRIPTION

Qualifications:

REQUIRED: Minimum of 2-5 years administrative experience in a healthcare setting. Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Word,Powerpoint,and Outlook), Knowledge of insurance billing, Knowledge of Athena Net System, Eagle and Health Bridge. Execellent interpersonal and communication skills.
PREFERRED: Associate degree; Medical Billing and Coding certificate; Medical Assistant certificate.