Emergency Department Registrar & Admissions

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University seeks a full-time TH Staff Assistant 2 / Emergency Department Registrar to perform ED and ambulatory care registrations, verify demographics and insurance data, and assist with charting and discharge processes.

The role requires 1–2 years in healthcare settings, proficiency in medical terminology, and strong computer and EHR skills, with a HS diploma or GED and related experience. Associate or Bachelor Degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have 1–2 years in healthcare setting with patient registration, scheduling or insurance verification.
• Proficiency in medical terminology and strong computer skills.
• Experience with insurance verification (Medicare/Medicaid/HMOs) and EHR systems.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced hospital environment.
• HS diploma or GED; equivalently qualified candidates may have related experience.

Responsibilities

• Register patients for ED, ambulatory surgery, endoscopy, and L&D visits.
• Verify demographics and insurance information; ensure accurate chart data.
• Explain and obtain signatures on consent and privacy forms; HIPAA compliance.
• Assist with bed transfers, discharges, and chart consolidations in the EHR.
• Schedule follow-up outpatient appointments and coordinate with departments.

Skills

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

Insurance verification

HIPAA compliance

Electronic Health Records

In-patient registration

High-pressure environment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor Degree

Tools

EAGLE system

Acuity

Altera Health Bridge

Job description

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University seeks a full-time TH Staff Assistant 2 / Emergency Department Registrar to perform ED and ambulatory care registrations, verify demographics and insurance data, and assist with charting and discharge processes.

The role requires 1–2 years in healthcare settings, proficiency in medical terminology, and strong computer and EHR skills, with a HS diploma or GED and related experience. Associate or Bachelor Degree is preferred.