Registrar, Patient Access Center, Full Time, Evening

The Valley Hospital • Ridgewood, NJ

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Registrar supports departments under the Patient Access Center, including Inpatient, Outpatient, Same Day Services, Wound Care, Infusion, Labor & Delivery, and the Emergency Department. The role provides a variety of services, including reception, pre-registration, registration, cash collection, admitting, patient and department support, materials and inventory management, patient education, and unit-specific tasks. The position is located at The Valley Health System–Ridgewood and is an evening-shift role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Registration training program.
• Healthcare-related experience.
• Computer experience and knowledge of a Windows environment.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Medical office experience.
• Effective communication and writing skills, including proper spelling and grammar.
• Effective interpersonal skills for working with coworkers and other staff members.
• Critical-thinking skills, including analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, prioritizing, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and switch between tasks without losing efficiency or composure.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Typing/keyboarding speed of 50–60 words per minute at a minimum.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.
• Formal business or medical training.
• Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA) certification.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide reception services for Patient Access Center departments.
• Perform patient pre-registration and registration.
• Collect payments and admit patients.
• Provide patient and department support.
• Manage materials and inventory.
• Provide patient education.
• Perform unit-specific tasks.

Benefits

• Medical/prescription coverage
• Dental and vision discount program
• Group term life insurance and AD&D
• Flexible spending accounts
• Commuter benefit plans
• Supplemental voluntary benefits, such as short- and long-term disability, whole life insurance, and legal support
• Six paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Wellness time off
• Extended illness
• Retirement plan
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles fitness center membership discount
• Daycare discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED