Registrar / Patient Service Representative
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.
At a Glance
Registrar / Patient Service Representative earns an average of $32,556/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1.9–2.1 years. Top skills: Customer Service, Communication, Scheduling.
$32,556/yr
High school or GED
1.9–2.1 years
89
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Medical Records Specialists
Median Wage
$50,250/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+7.1%
Education
Postsecondary nondegree award
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (15)
Billing
Medical Terminology
Registration
Medical Records
Nursing
Data Entry
Setting Appointments
Demography
Patient Registration
Collections
Patient Assistance
Medical Office Procedures
Copayment Collection And Processing
Medicare
Front Office
Common Skills (15)
Customer Service
Communication
Scheduling
Clerical Works
Computer Literacy
Interpersonal Communications
Management
Coordinating
Typing
Professionalism
Operations
Filing
Confidentiality
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