EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT REGISTRAR- PER DIEM

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking an ED Registration Specialist to support the fast-paced, 24/7 Emergency Department. You will verify insurance, register patients, collect copays, and ensure smooth patient flow while maintaining compliance with EMTALA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards.

Two years of ED or trauma registration experience and knowledge of insurance products are preferred. High school diploma required; Flowcast scheduling and EPIC ED experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Two years registration experience in a Level 1 Trauma facility, Hospital ED, or high-volume medical office.
• Knowledge of medical insurance products and benefits, state and federal programs, authorization/referral requirements, copay collection.
• Proficiency with Flowcast scheduling, registration and visit management; EPIC ED experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle registration, insurance verification, patient safety and compliance, revenue collection, referrals and customer service in a fast-paced ED.
• Maintain accurate patient information, assist with EMTALA/HIPAA compliance, and support 24/7 ED operations.

Job description

About us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

Cooper Norcross Health operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

Responsible for registration functions (such as registration, insurance verification, patient safety and compliance, revenue collections, resource referrals, and customer service) in a fast paced, high volume Emergency Department that provides 24/7 service.

Experience Required

• 2 years registration experience in a Level 1 Trauma facility, Hospital Emergency Department or high volume outpatient medical office preferred.
• Knowledge of medical insurance products and benefits, state and federal medical assistance programs, authorization and referral requirements, and collection of copays. Medical terminology knowledge also preferred.
• Proficiency in Flowcast scheduling, registration and visit management, and EPIC ED application a plus.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

License/Certification Requirements

Must satisfactorily complete Cooper IDX training program to include:

• Registration
• Visit Management
• Eligibility and FSC selection

Special Requirements

• Excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct patient interviews with thoroughness and accuracy under stressful conditions.
• Ability to multitask in busy, high-volume environment. Computer proficiency necessary.
• Solid understanding of EMTALA, HIPAA and Joint Commission regulations relating to patient access and emergency room registration.