Lead Registration Representative - Emergency Department

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Allentown, Northern (Lehigh County, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown is seeking an experienced Registration Coordinator to support daily operations at multiple regional sites, ensure accurate patient data capture, and educate front line colleagues. You will identify gaps in standard work and implement improvements to smooth patient access.

Requirements include strong multitasking, communication, and time management skills, plus the ability to travel between locations and adapt to a fast-paced emergency department setting.

Qualifications

• Front-line registration and education responsibilities.
• Ability to adapt to changes in a fast-paced emergency department.
• Experience in coordinating work processes in healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversees registration performance standards and identifies areas for improvement.
• Acts as a primary resource for registration, regulatory and department requirements.
• Responsible for orientation and ongoing training within assigned areas.
• Manages daily staffing at multiple locations and performs registration functions as needed.
• Develops and implements registration standard work and educates team on updates.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

Associate’s Degree in healthcare or related field

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Registration software

Job description

**Join a team that delivers excellence.**Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional healthcare experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.LVHN has been ranked among the \"Best Hospitals\" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best healthcare possible every day.Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. **Summary** Coordinates and performs administrative functions associated with daily operations at assigned regional registration locations and acts as a resource to front line colleagues. Develops and provides education and support to front line colleagues. Identifies gaps in standard work and creates and implements standard work. Functions as the primary resource for registration, registration regulatory and departmental requirements, performance measures, insurance and other registration-related activities. Works in an emergency department which encompasses varying levels of patient care. Creates and monitors assigned team's schedules daily to ensure adequate coverage. **Job Duties*** Oversees registration performance standards such as work queue productivity, regulatory requirements, registration standard work and identifies areas for improvement.* Acts as a primary resource for registration, registration regulatory and department requirements, performance measures, insurance and other registration-related activities.* Responsible for orientation, ongoing training and education within assigned registration areas to ensure quality, accuracy, and proper completion of registration requirements.* Responsible for daily staffing at multiple location within assigned region and performs registration functions as needed.* Develops and implements registration standard work and educates team on updates and new initiatives.* Develops department-specific orientation training schedules and orientation record for new colleagues and ensures timely completion.* Reviews and updates assigned work queues daily.* Collaborates with clinical leaders to ensure timely patient access and other department colleagues to ensure exceptional experiences for our patients and colleagues. **Minimum Qualifications*** Associate’s Degree in healthcare or related field or* High School Diploma/GED and three years' prior experience in a customer service or other role overseeing work processes.* 3 years experience in healthcare, customer service, or educational environment overseeing work processes.* Ability to multi-task and handle interruptions with ease.* Ability to adapt to constant change within an emergency room setting and utilize critical thinking skills.* Proficient in Microsoft Office, technology, and software applications.* Ability to travel to multiple locations.* Ability to schedule a large group of colleagues for multiple shifts at many locations.* Must be skilled in time management, organization, priority setting, self-directed and remain calm and resilient in a noisy, high-stress environment.* Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written) with diverse patients, families, colleagues and all levels of leadership.* DL - Driver's License\\_PA - State of Pennsylvania **Preferred Qualifications*** Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare or related field.* Ability to understand medical terminology. **Physical Demands** Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, \\*patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. 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