Patient Access & Admitting Specialist

2600 White Plains Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is seeking an Admitting Registrar to greet patients, collect demographics and insurance data, and guide them to the correct department. The role uses the HIS/EMR to verify eligibility and ensure accurate registration while upholding HIPAA privacy.

Responsibilities include charting, obtaining necessary signatures, and coordinating pre-admission activities for elective patients, with emphasis on accurate data and compassionate patient interaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1–3 years hospital registration preferred.
• Experience using health information systems and EMR is a plus.
• HIPAA privacy and patient confidentiality required.
• Bilingual Spanish helpful.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and collect demographics and insurance information.
• Generate patient charts, IDs, and direct to the appropriate department.
• Verify insurance eligibility and copays in the HIS; correct registration errors.
• Handle signatures and maintain HIPAA compliant patient folders.
• Assist with bed control and patient placement within Admitting.

Skills

Hospital registration

HIPAA compliance

Customer service

Bilingual Spanish (helpful)

HIS/EMR literacy

Education

High School Required or GED

Job description

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is seeking an Admitting Registrar to greet patients, collect demographics and insurance data, and guide them to the correct department. The role uses the HIS/EMR to verify eligibility and ensure accurate registration while upholding HIPAA privacy.

Responsibilities include charting, obtaining necessary signatures, and coordinating pre-admission activities for elective patients, with emphasis on accurate data and compassionate patient interaction.