Emergency Department Registration Specialist

University of California - Irvine Health; Lakewood (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement savings plans

Discounts and perks

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking an Emergency Department Registration Representative to interview patients, collect demographic data, and complete the registration process efficiently while adhering to EMTALA rules. You will handle insurance verification, collect payments after the MSE, and secure signatures on forms.

Preferred candidates have hospital registration experience, basic EMTALA knowledge, and strong computer/typing skills to support fast, accurate patient intake and chart preparation.

Qualifications

• One year hospital or related experience.
• AB508 Training within three (3) months.

Responsibilities

• Interview and gather complete and accurate demographic data to complete the registration process efficiently and expeditiously.
• Follows EMTALA's regulations, not acting on insurance until the medical screening exam (MSE) is complete.
• Collects appropriate monies after the MSE is complete and obtains authorization for treatment and/or admission.
• Obtains appropriate signatures on all registration forms, and scans the appropriate forms.
• Completes insurance verification on accounts, and breaks down charts for the appropriate departments.

Skills

One year hospital experience

AB508 Training

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Typing skills

Job description

UCI Health is seeking an Emergency Department Registration Representative to interview patients, collect demographic data, and complete the registration process efficiently while adhering to EMTALA rules. You will handle insurance verification, collect payments after the MSE, and secure signatures on forms.

Preferred candidates have hospital registration experience, basic EMTALA knowledge, and strong computer/typing skills to support fast, accurate patient intake and chart preparation.