ER Admissions and Patient Access Specialist

Northwell; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell is seeking an Emergency Department Registration Clerk to greet and register incoming ER patients. The role involves collecting identifying information, verifying insurance and demographic data, and ensuring accurate entry into the department system.

The incumbent supports bed management and coordinates with physicians during admissions and transfers. Typical duties include handling Medicare/Medicaid forms, scheduling tests, and maintaining logs and charts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Hospital training/orientation completed.
• Typing 35 wpm required.
• Good interpersonal skills with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Greet, interview and register Emergency Room patients or representatives.
• Verify patient, guarantor, subscriber and insurance data in the system.
• Complete Medicare/Medicaid forms and related transportation records.
• Arrange bed assignments and notify physicians of admissions/transfers.
• Enter orders and schedule tests and procedures.
• Maintain and file charts and logs; handle clerical tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Typing

Public contact

Education

High school diploma

Hospital orientation/training

Job description

Northwell is seeking an Emergency Department Registration Clerk to greet and register incoming ER patients. The role involves collecting identifying information, verifying insurance and demographic data, and ensuring accurate entry into the department system.

The incumbent supports bed management and coordinates with physicians during admissions and transfers. Typical duties include handling Medicare/Medicaid forms, scheduling tests, and maintaining logs and charts.