ER REGISTRATION CLERK

Cooper University Health Care; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Cape May Court House, NJ, seeks a Registration Clerk for its Emergency Department, responsible for greeting patients, verifying insurance, collecting copays, and directing patients to appropriate areas. This 24/7 ED requires strong data entry and clerical skills in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will interview patients, document demographics, and coordinate with hospital departments to ensure accurate patient flow and compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Previous data entry or typing experience with knowledge of basic office equipment.
• Interpersonal skills must be well-developed.
• Must possess the initiative and the ability to set and achieve high standards of performance.
• Ability to make progress on multiple assignments under time constraints and handle a fast-paced environment.
• Must exhibit good telephone and clerical skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to learn specific job duties and complete detailed work assignments in a timely fashion.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and directs patients to appropriate areas.
• Interviews patients or family to obtain complete and accurate demographic and insurance information for distribution to appropriate hospital departments.
• Identifies and collects copays
• Documents daily in logbook, the disposition of all patients including all admissions, discharges, and other occurrences as per policy.
• Processes placement of patients using bed availability, special requests and criteria for specialty areas.
• Answers phone, records messages, and performs related duties as directed.

Skills

Data entry

Typing speed

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Multitasking

Clear communication

Clerical skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About Us

Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; three urgent care facilities; nearly 30 primary care and specialty care offices in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services.

We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

• competitive rates and compensation programs
• health
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• retirement
• on-site Early Education Center (employee discount)
• attractive working conditions
• professional development

Short Description

Responsible for registration functions (such as registration, insurance verification, patient safety and compliance, revenue collection and customer service) in the Emergency Department, which provides 24/7 service.

• Greets patients and directs patients to appropriate areas.
• Interviews patients or family to obtain complete and accurate demographic and insurance information for distribution to appropriate hospital departments.
• Identifies and collects copays
• Documents daily in logbook, the disposition of all patients including all admissions, discharges, and other occurrences as per policy.
• Processes placement of patients using bed availability, special requests and criteria for specialty areas.
• Answers phone, records messages, and performs related duties as directed.

Experience Required

• Previous data entry or typing experience with knowledge of basic office equipment is required.
• Interpersonal skills must be well-developed.
• Must possess the initiative and the ability to set and achieve high standards of performance.
• Ability to make progress on multiple assignments under time constraints and handle a fast-paced environment.
• Must exhibit good telephone and clerical skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to learn specific job duties and complete detailed work assignments in a timely fashion.

Education Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Special Requirements

• Must be able to work 13-hour shifts.
• Must have dexterity of hands and fingers in order to utilize tools, utensils, equipment, etc.
• Ability to maneuver comfortably in hospital areas.
• Ability to visually perceive depth, distance, quality of work, read material, view documents, etc.
• Ability to hear inquiries from patients, physicians, clients or staff.