Front Desk Registrar

The Surgery Center of Rhode Island is a busy multispecialty outpatient surgery center hiring a full time 36 hour per week front desk registrar.
Candidate must be available for work Monday - Friday and have received initial covid-19 vaccine.
_*POSITION REQUIREMENTS*_ Total Education, Vocational, Training, and Experience: High School Graduate or equivalent.
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
_*SKILLS AND ABILITIES*_ 1.
Excellent professional, organizational, and communication skills.
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General office and secretarial skills preferred.
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Strong interpersonal skills.
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Ability to use personal computer and word processing software (Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook,) 5.
Knowledge of office equipment (fax, telephone, intercom, copier).
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Must treat all patient and employee information as confidential.
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Ability to work independently.
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Ability to handle confidential information.
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Ability to handle multiple tasks.
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Ability to lift objects up to 30 pounds.
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Ability to use discretion in dealing with the public 12.
Completes and orientation program including education regarding adverse event reporting.
_*ESSENTIAL AND SECONDARY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES*_ *A.
Job Knowledge* 1.
Assumes responsibility for pristine environment.
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1 Responsible for notifying appropriate services as needed (pest control, plowing service, office equipment maintenance, etc) 1.
2 Observes that the parking area and the entrance to the buildings are free of trash and debris.
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3 Responsible for the overall appearance of the lobby/waiting area.
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4 Maintains work area in an organized and neat manner, and that patient admission/intake is handled in a private area.
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5 Maintains the patient/family waiting area kitchen as needed.
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Acts as a resource center for facility.
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1 Recognizes Corporate Officers, Partners and Administrators in the area.
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2 Responsible for having maps/directions on hand to other area facilities.
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3 Serves as resource person for other employees and physicians.
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Participates in admission process.
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1 Admits patients in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner according to procedures.
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2 Gathers accurate and complete financial, insurance, and personal demographic information.
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3 Clearly communicates individual patient financial responsibility professionally and courteously to all patients prior to the scheduled service date.
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4 Obtains insurance verification and authorization for patient services in a timely manner from insurers for us to provide needed care.
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5 Collects for self-pay portions of bills.
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6 Conducts an interview to obtain biographical information.
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7 Demonstrates the appropriate use of the admissions computer systems.
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8 General understanding of the laws, both State and Federal, that affect our ability to collect balances due from patients, insurers, and/or their agents.
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Service Commitment 1.
Efficiently and accurately supports admission process.
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1 Prepare all forms completely and accurately prior to the arrival of all admissions.
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2 Route all admission forms to the appropriate departments.
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3 Keep a record of all denied admissions and the reason for the denial.
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4 Schedule patients for surgery.
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5 Enter daily charge slips in an accurate and timely manner.
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Utilizes time effectively.
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1 Participates in inventory count and materials management functions.
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2 Stocks and replenishes supplies 2.
3 Works in coordination with the Business Office Manager 3.
Adheres to established facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
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1 Demonstrates competent usage of proper body mechanics in all activities.
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2 Identifies potentially unsafe situations and notifies supervisor.
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3 Completes all employee/patient incident documentation in a thorough and timely manner, as required by policy.
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4 Demonstrates complete understanding of established emergency procedures for department and facility.
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5 Practices infection control and standard precautions as instructed or trained.
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Assist in maintaining adequate inventory of supplies, prepares requisition forms, and orders supplies and equipment.
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Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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Participates in orientation of new personnel.
Attends and participates in all applicable training and development workshops scheduled by the facility.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $17.
00 - $19.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * Day shift * No weekends Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: * Customer service: 1 year (Required) Work Location: In person