Emergency Department Admitting Specialist

University of California - Irvine Health; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking an ED Registration Representative to gather demographic data and complete registrations efficiently. You will follow EMTALA rules, verify insurance after a medical screening, and obtain authorizations for treatment or admission.

Responsibilities include collecting signatures, scanning forms, and coordinating with departments while maintaining accurate charts and registrations for the ED team.

Qualifications

• One year previous work experience.
• AB508 Training within three months.

Responsibilities

• Interview patient to obtain required identifying data for registration.
• Complete registration, perform insurance verification, and obtain authorization for treatment.
• Assign rooms and accommodation codes; perform transfers and discharges.
• Coordinate telephone contact with physicians and other facilities as needed.
• Train and cross-train new personnel; document activities in the FUS notes.

Skills

Customer service

Telephone etiquette

Typing skills

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Education

AB508 Training

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ICE Single Account

FUS notes system

PBX

Job description

UCI Health is seeking an ED Registration Representative to gather demographic data and complete registrations efficiently. You will follow EMTALA rules, verify insurance after a medical screening, and obtain authorizations for treatment or admission.

Responsibilities include collecting signatures, scanning forms, and coordinating with departments while maintaining accurate charts and registrations for the ED team.