ER Admitting Specialist: Fast-Paced Patient Registration

Washington Regional Medical System; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington Regional Medical System in Fayetteville, AR, is seeking an ER Admitting Specialist to register patients in the emergency room, collect demographics and insurance information, obtain consent signatures, and ensure HIPAA compliance.

The role involves coordinating with bed control, processing payments, and resolving registration issues in a fast-paced hospital environment, with emphasis on accuracy and compassionate patient service.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year minimum experience in a medical office setting preferred.
• Familiarity with CPT/ICD-10 coding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register patients in the ER accurately and collect demographic/insurance data.
• Obtain signatures on consent forms and file documents.
• Create service estimates, arrange payment plans, and process upfront payments.
• Coordinate with Bed Control and communicate delays to patients and leadership.
• Transport patients to designated areas and ensure timely rooming.
• Resolve registration errors to maintain accurate records.
• Adhere to HIPAA privacy policies and verify patient identity.

Skills

Excellent communication

Patient-focused

Multitasking

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Hospital software

Job description

Washington Regional Medical System in Fayetteville, AR, is seeking an ER Admitting Specialist to register patients in the emergency room, collect demographics and insurance information, obtain consent signatures, and ensure HIPAA compliance.

The role involves coordinating with bed control, processing payments, and resolving registration issues in a fast-paced hospital environment, with emphasis on accuracy and compassionate patient service.