Medical Assistant Registrar

Medical Assistant Registrar at Dignity Health

JOIN US NOW as we are seeking a dedicated MA to function as a team member and provide care within MA scope of practice for our Urgent Care. The MA works under the direct supervision of the nurse manager in caring for the patient and providing the best possible individualized care in a timely manner. Responsible for the verification and authorization of insurance benefits on all patient accounts through electronic verification system and/or third‑party payers in order to obtain accurate and prompt reimbursement.

Provides information and answers questions about the Dignity Health Payment Assistance program.

• Registers/pre-registers patients in a timely manner as evidenced by minimal to no patient waiting and minimal registration time
• Obtains accurate and complete patient information for the registration process.
• Completes medical record requests within department guidelines.
• Provides notes in computer system by documenting all payer‑related information, patient issues, physician office communications, and any account‑related communication.
• Verifies insurance eligibility/benefits and co‑pay/deductibles and primary and secondary insurance.
• Ensures that patient handouts are being given out and explained (i.e.: Patient Rights and Responsibilities, Advance Directives, Financial Assistance, etc.).
• Properly prioritizes patients for treatment in a manner consistent with level of care appropriate for patient and physicians' request for location.

• High School/ GED
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or
• Completion of an U.S. Armed Forces medical services training program
• One (1) year experience as a front and back office MA in a family practice or urgent care setting preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in prior authorization, pre‑certification, insurance benefits and how they apply to hospital registration or medical office settings

• Current MA certificate
• Current American Heart Association BLS

• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a MA
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Experience as a MA in an ED or Urgent Care setting

Chandler, Arizona, has a stable suburban population with an economy anchored by many large financial, and high tech companies. Located southeast of Phoenix, Chandler is a skillfully developed community of friendly, diverse neighborhoods with expansive parks, great schools, convenient shopping, and excellent career opportunities. For more than 50 years, Dignity Health’s Chandler Regional Medical Center has focused on quality patient care and service to the community.

It recently added a new five‑story tower with 96 patient beds, increasing the acute‑care bed count to 338. The hospital recently added a new five‑story tower with 96 patient beds, increasing the acute‑care bed count to 338.

$19.01 - $24.24 /hour

Entry level

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