Registrar ER- 3p-11p or 11a-11p

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Warsaw, IN

About The Position

The ER Registrar manages patient intake and registration processes in the Emergency Department. The role gathers and verifies personal, insurance, and medical information; maintains accurate and confidential patient records; and provides high-quality customer service to patients and families. The ER Registrar supports efficient department operations through accurate documentation, insurance verification, and communication with clinical and administrative teams.

Requirements

0–2 years of experience in a healthcare setting, including patient registration, medical office scheduling, or front desk/admissions.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Knowledge of insurance verification and basic medical terminology.
Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and registration software.
Ability to appropriately manage sensitive and confidential information.
Effective interpersonal skills when working with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress or emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education or training in medical office administration or healthcare administration.
0–2 years of customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and families professionally and compassionately.
Register patients for emergency services and obtain required personal, insurance, and medical information.
Verify patient identification and insurance details, and update patient records as needed.
Obtain required consent and authorization signatures, explaining each consent before it is signed.
Document when a patient cannot sign or when a family member signs, and obtain nursing sign-off when the patient is unable to sign.
Verify insurance coverage and eligibility, capture information needed for billing, and identify the proper insurance plan codes.
Collect co-pays or deductibles when applicable and inform patients of financial obligations.
Help patients understand insurance requirements and resolve insurance-related questions.
Compile paperwork to support quick retrieval and processing of the patient visit.
Place an armband on each patient before the patient leaves the department.
Notify the department, physicians, or the patient's arrival, and follow up if the patient has been waiting for an extended period.
Communicate with key personnel during emergency codes and alert the facility when emergency plans are in place.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.