Job Abstract

In accordance with the mission and philosophy of Dignity Health the Patient Registrar is a position that supports the Sequoia Hospital professional caregiver’s through the clerical functions related to patient registration insurance verification financial assistance information Point of Service Collections data input and record keeping. This position may have access to third party credit card information and transactional systems (cash registers point of sales devices applications supporting cre... more details

Overview
About Sequoia Hospital – Hello HumankindnessDignity Health Sequoia Hospital is an accredited not-for-profit community hospital providing innovative and exceptional health care for generations of Bay Area residents. Sequoia’s Heart and Vascular Institute is a nationally known pioneer in advanced cardiac care affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute. Sequoia has received national recognition from Healthgrades for superior patient safety and was named as one of America’s top 100 hospitals for cardiac care. Our Total Joint Replacement program is a designated Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement. Our Birth Center is consistently ranked as a favorite among Peninsula families. We are also known for our comprehensive emergency care and leading-edge tomosynthesis 3-D mammogram technology. Our Pavilion combines the most advanced medical and surgical services with a unique healing environment including private spacious rooms and inviting garden areas.
Responsibilities

Position Summary:

In accordance with the mission and philosophy of Dignity Health the Patient Registrar is a position that supports the Sequoia Hospital professional caregiver’s through the clerical functions related to patient registration insurance verification financial assistance information Point of Service Collections data input and record keeping. This position may have access to third party credit card information and transactional systems (cash registers point of sales devices applications supporting credit card transactions and reports or other documents containing credit card information) from multiple transactions or reports and/or files containing bulk transactional information containing unencrypted or un-redacted credit card information and are required to comply with the Dignity Health credit card handling process.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

•  One (1) year hospital and/or emergency department patient registration experience.
• Three (3) years of patient registration experience in a non-acute setting may be substituted for the hospital and/or emergency department experience.
• Graduation from High School or equivalent.
• Completes and maintains required unit specific training such as training in the requirements providing "Advance Directive" information to patients upon admission and through an understanding of EMTALA regulations.
• Participation in Admitting department in-service training programs.

Preferred Requirements:

• Two (2) years of hospital and/or emergency department patient registration experience.

Waiver of Requirements (internal Sequoia Hospital employees only): For Per Diem openings patient registration experience may be waived for current Sequoia Hospital employees with knowledge of medical terminology intermediate computer skills and experience working with the public.