REGISTRAR FED WESTLAKE

UHS•Westlake, FL

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registrar is responsible for greeting patients and collecting and processing incoming patient information. The role gathers required demographic information in accordance with regulations and hospital policies to support patient care, verify third-party reimbursement, and maintain appropriate records. The Registrar may be cross-trained and asked to float to other areas or departments as needed. The position is full-time at 32 hours per week and offers full benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail and organizational skills.
Medical terminology knowledge.
Basic computer knowledge.
Filing skills.
Typing skills.
AHA Healthcare Provider BLS.

Nice To Haves

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.
Willingness to be cross-trained in admitting, the business office, and the emergency room.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and collect and process incoming patient information.
Gather required demographic information in accordance with regulations and hospital policies.
Support patient care, verify third-party reimbursement, and maintain appropriate records.
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 to the ED.
Maintain current stroke knowledge by completing annual one-hour online training.