Registrar. Acts as initial contact for patients presenting to the Bay Area Hospital. Performs registration functions, including updating demographics, verifying insurance coverage, obtaining consent signatures, discussing financial arrangements and collecting payments from patients. SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Ability to maintain professional composure while interacting with patients in various physical and mental states, bodily fluids,Ability to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language. Demonstrates ability to work with various machines and equipment, including but not limited to: computers, answering service, radio paging system, telephone console, fax machine, back-up equipment, mobile base station, and laser printer as applicable to position. Exhibits the ability to deal effectively interdepartmentally & with the public. Exhibits the ability to maintain confidentiality, think and act independently with minimal supervision. Ability to navigate and utilize web browsers, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and other software applicable to position. Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location. Ability to respond quickly and think clearly in high pressure scenarios to meet the ever changing needs within the department. Types over 25 words per minute. EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS/ LICENSES/ DEGREES - High school graduate or equivalent preferred. EXPERIENCEOne year experience in healthcare Patient Financial Services, Patient Access, customer service or related area (registration, finance, collections, customer service, medical office, or contract management) preferred. Prior customer service experience preferred.