REGISTRAR - WESTLAKE FREESTANDING EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
About The Position
The Registrar is responsible for greeting patients and collecting and processing incoming patient information. The role gathers demographic information in accordance with regulations and hospital policies, supports patient care, verifies third-party reimbursement, and maintains records. The Registrar may be cross-trained and assigned to other areas or departments as needed. In the emergency department, the Registrar assigns temporary patient identification, completes full registration upon arrival, recognizes signs and symptoms of stroke, initiates an overhead stroke alert, and explains the stroke alert process. The employee must complete annual one-hour online stroke training. This is a full-time position at 32 hours per week. The schedule is 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. every other Tuesday and Thursday and 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The position is based at the Westlake Freestanding Emergency Department, part of Wellington Regional Medical Center in Wellington, Florida.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail orientation and organizational skills.
- Medical terminology knowledge.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Filing skills.
- Typing skills.
- AHA Healthcare Provider BLS.
- Willingness to cross-train in other areas, including Admitting, Business Office, and ER.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience in an acute care facility or related environment is preferred but not necessary.
- Familiarity with HMO/PPO contracts is beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients and collect and process incoming patient information.
- Gather required demographic information in accordance with regulations and hospital policies.
- Support patient care, obtain third-party reimbursement verification, and maintain records appropriately.
- Be willing to cross-train and float to other areas or departments as needed.
- Recognize signs and symptoms of stroke and call a stroke alert overhead.
- Verbalize the stroke alert process.
- Assign temporary patient identification in the emergency department and complete full registration upon the patient's arrival.
- Maintain current stroke knowledge by completing annual one-hour online training.
Benefits
- Full benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Generous paid time off
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounted stock plan
- Educational assistance
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with free CEU courses
- Continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
