Emergency Department Patient Access Specialist

SUNY Downstate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn is seeking a full-time TH Staff Assistant 2 / Emergency Department Registrar to manage ED registrations, verify insurance, and assemble patient charts. You will interact with patients, handle delicate information, and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Initial duties include scheduling follow-ups, processing forms, and coordinating with the ED team to maintain accurate records and efficient patient flow.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in healthcare, medical office or hospital registration/scheduling.
• Proficiency in medical terminology and HIPAA compliance.
• Experience with insurance verification (Medicare/Medicaid/HMOs) and EAGLE EMR.

Responsibilities

• Register patients for ED services and ambulatory care with accuracy.
• Verify insurance coverage and collect required demographic data.
• Prepare medical charts and coordinate with ED staff for patient flow.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Medical terminology

High-pressure environment

Insurance verification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor Degree

Tools

EAGLE EMR

Job description

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn is seeking a full-time TH Staff Assistant 2 / Emergency Department Registrar to manage ED registrations, verify insurance, and assemble patient charts. You will interact with patients, handle delicate information, and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Initial duties include scheduling follow-ups, processing forms, and coordinating with the ED team to maintain accurate records and efficient patient flow.