Admitting Registrar-Emergency Department

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Admitting Registrar is responsible for timely and accurate patient registration resulting in seamless hand-off to clinical/non-clinical departments. The Admitting Registrar interviews the patient, obtains and records applicable demographic and financial information. The Admitting Registrar ensures insurance eligibility, performs pre-cert/authorization, calculates and collects the patient portion at the time of service. Other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2–3 years of registration or comparable work experience required.
• Technical, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills are relevant to this area in order to effectively communicate with physicians, health team members, patients and families.
• The ability to prioritize work with minimal supervision, in order to independently carry out the duties of the position.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Other certification requirements as defined by the certification policy.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.