Lead ED Registrar (FT)

Medical Center SE Texas Port Arthur•Port Arthur, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Director of Admissions, the Lead ED Admitting Registrar is responsible for accurately registering all patient types who need services and additional duties as needed. Processes patient changes, including discharges, ensuring that all signatures, billing forms, and information are on file prior to patients' release. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, collaborating with clinical and administrative teams to ensure optimal patient access and care coordination, Hospital Leave of Care date and time and HOSPITAL LEAVE OF CARE discrepancy report, ER Physician report, passport report, daily/nightly census review, ADMITS, DISCHARGES AND TRANSFERS status changes, non-PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN Report- to ensure ED staff is assigning PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN, audit ER Registrar staff accounts. Lead ED Registrar will act as preceptor for new hires, cover open shifts as needed and performs PBX duties as needed.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Minimum typing skills of 45 wpm.
Ability to use computer systems.
Minimum 2 years in a lead role.

Nice To Haves

Basic course in medical terminology.
Previous Admissions or medical office experience.

Responsibilities

Accurately register all patient types who need services.
Process patient changes, including discharges, ensuring all signatures, billing forms, and information are on file prior to patients' release.
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to ensure optimal patient access and care coordination.
Manage Hospital Leave of Care date and time and HOSPITAL LEAVE OF CARE discrepancy report.
Generate and review ER Physician report, passport report, and daily/nightly census.
Manage ADMITS, DISCHARGES AND TRANSFERS status changes.
Ensure ED staff is assigning PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN via the non-PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN Report.
Audit ER Registrar staff accounts.
Act as preceptor for new hires.
Cover open shifts as needed.
Perform PBX duties as needed.