Business Associate, Emergency Department

One Brooklyn Health•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for meeting all Emergency Department patients and completing the required Emergency Department patient registration documentation.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum two (2) years clerical experience in hospital or health care environment.
Typing (45-60 wpm) accurately, required.
Proficient in computer database programs, required.
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
Excellent verbal/written/communication skills.
Basic computer skills/Knowledge with Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Graduate from an accredited college/university preferred.

Responsibilities

Collects, verifies and records patient demographic and insurance data accurately.
Procures and document patient insurance coverage.
Inputs data into the Hospital EMR and generate Emergency Department chart and patient ID bracket.
Confirms patient ID bracket information and places on patient wrist.
Escorts patient to various areas within the hospital.
Responds to telephone inquires in a timely professional manner.
Maintains accurate list of available hospital beds at all times.
Prepares and distribute all Emergency Department lists.
Prepares and completes insurance forms for patients with adequate coverage.
Refers cases without adequate financial coverage (uninsured and under insured) to the Finance Department for Medicaid application.
Obtains and document updated patient demographics and coverage changes (e.g. name, address, current insurance, telephone numbers, etc.).
Informs patients of all hospital or regulatory rules and regulations such as Health Care Proxy, admission consents, etc.
Obtains all required patient signatures.
Records patient information in ED log in a legible manner.
Assists callers in locating admitted patients.
Maintains accurate patient log for each processing area to include the patient’s final disposition and all other required data fields.
Prepares statistical data reports (e.g. total amount of expirations, admissions, discharges, registrants, etc).
Advises patients of our Financial Assistance Program.
Assigns in-patient bed and advises each unit of all impending admissions.
Assigns discharge numbers and discharge patients from the system.
Performs other related duties as requested.