ER Registrar

The Medical Center of Southeast Texas; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical Center of Southeast Texas is seeking an Admitting Registrar to manage patient registration and initial contact, ensuring accurate data collection and financial arrangements in accordance with physician orders.

Responsibilities include verifying registration information, obtaining signatures, and processing patient changes and discharges while maintaining complete records and balances. PBX duties may be required as part of daily operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Typing 45 wpm with ability to use computer systems; basic course in medical terminology preferred.
• Previous Admissions or medical office experience strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Register all patient types accurately and obtain signatures and financial arrangements per physician orders.
• Ensure all registrations, signatures, billing forms, and information are on file prior to discharge or release.
• Handle patient changes, including discharges, and balance cash drawer; prepare receipts.
• Perform PBX duties as required.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Admissions Coordinator, the Admitting Registrar is responsible for accurately registering all

patient types who need services. The Admitting Registrar has initial contact with the patient and is responsible for completing and

verifying all registration information, obtaining proper signatures and completing the financial arrangements with the patient and / or

responsible party in accordance with the physician orders. Processes patient changes, including discharges, insuring that all

signatures, billing forms, and information are on file prior to patients' release. Prepares patient receipts and balances cash drawer.

Performs PBX duties as required.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

• 1. High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2. Minimum typing skills of 45 wpm required with ability to use computer systems required; basic course in medical terminology preferred.
• 3. Previous Admissions or medical office experience strongly desired.