Lead ED Registrar (FT)

The Medical Center of Southeast Texas, LP; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical Center of Southeast Texas, LP is seeking a Lead ED Admitting Registrar to oversee patient registration in the Emergency Department and related discharge processes. You will supervise and train staff, ensure proper signatures and forms, and collaborate with clinical teams to optimize patient access and flow.

Responsibilities include managing census, handling PBX duties, and covering shifts as needed while ensuring compliance with hospital policies and care coordination standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Typing speed at least 45 wpm and basic computer skills.
• Experience in admissions or medical office settings preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in a lead role.

Responsibilities

• Register all patient types accurately for ED services and related procedures.
• Process patient changes including discharges with proper signatures and forms.
• Ensure compliance with policies and coordinate care with clinical teams.
• Maintain census and reporting tasks (PBX duties as needed).
• Serve as preceptor for new hires and cover shifts as required.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Medical terminology knowledge

Admissions/medical office experience

Lead role experience (2+ years)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Admissions, the Lead ED Admitting Registrar is responsible for accurately registering all patient types who need services and additional duties as needed. Processes patient changes, including discharges, ensuring that all signatures, billing forms, and information are on file prior to patients' release. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, collaborating with clinical and administrative teams to ensure optimal patient access and care coordination, Hospital Leave of Care date and time and HOSPITAL LEAVE OF CARE discrepancy report, ER Physician report, passport report, daily/nightly census review, ADMITS, DISCHARGES AND TRANSFERS status changes, non-PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN Report- to ensure ED staff is assigning PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN, audit ER Registrar staff accounts. Lead ED Registrar will act as preceptor for new hires, cover open shifts as needed and performs PBX duties as needed.

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.
4. Minimum 2 years in a lead role required.