REGISTRAR - WESTLAKE FREESTANDING EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

UHS•Westlake, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registrar is responsible for greeting patients, collecting and processing incoming patient information, and obtaining the demographic details needed to provide care in accordance with applicable regulations and hospital policies. The role also supports third-party reimbursement verification and appropriate record maintenance. 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 when applicable and completes full registration upon the patient's arrival. The role requires recognizing signs and symptoms of stroke, activating a stroke alert overhead, explaining the stroke alert process, and completing annual online stroke training. This is a part-time position at 24 hours per week, scheduled from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The position is at Wellington Regional Medical Center’s Westlake Freestanding Emergency Department in Wellington, Florida.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail and organizational skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Basic computer knowledge.
Filing skills.
Typing skills.
AHA Healthcare Provider BLS certification.
Willingness to cross-train in other areas.
At least one year of experience in an acute care facility or related environment is preferred, but not required.
Familiarity with HMO/PPO contracts is beneficial.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in an acute care facility or related environment.
Familiarity with HMO/PPO contracts.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and collect and process incoming patient information.
Gather demographic information in accordance with regulations and hospital policies to 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, including Admitting, Business Office, and the ER.
Recognize signs and symptoms of stroke and call a stroke alert overhead.
Verbalize and follow the stroke alert process.
Assign temporary patient identification in the ED and complete full registration upon the patient's arrival.
Complete annual one-hour online stroke training to maintain current stroke knowledge.