Lead Registration Representative - Emergency Department

Lehigh Valley Hospital; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an experienced registration administrator to coordinate and perform administrative functions across regional locations. You will support front line colleagues with education and standard work, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely patient access in a busy emergency department setting.

You will manage daily staffing across locations, implement updates to standard work, and train new colleagues to maintain quality and efficiency while adapting to

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in healthcare or related field or High School Diploma/GED with 3 years' experience 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.
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Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service

Critical thinking

Education

Associate's Degree in healthcare or related field

High School Diploma/GED with 3 years' experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Registration software

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care 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 health care 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.
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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,