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St. Joseph Medical Center

Patient Account Registrar

St. Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101

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Patient Account Registrar St. Joseph Medical Center – Kansas City, MO

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 Availability

Variable

Employment Type

Per Diem (PD/PRN)

Hours

Variable

Location

St. Joseph Medical Center – Kansas City, MO

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance benefit plan

401K

Sick leave accrual

Responsibilities

The per diem schedule consists of a 12‑hour shift 8am‑8pm. You will be scheduled for 4 shifts per month with 2 of those being on the weekend.

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

Customer Services experience required.

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

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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.

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus

Previous hospital experience as an admissions representative preferred.

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare

https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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