Registrar

St. Johns Riverside Hospital; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Johns Riverside Hospital in Yonkers is seeking a professional Registrar to handle in-patient and out-patient registration activities. The role involves collecting accurate information and payment for services while ensuring compliance with EMTALA guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of registration experience in a medical setting, excellent communication skills, and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and computer knowledge.
• Minimum 2 years of registration experience within a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform registration activities for in-patient and out-patient procedures.
• Interview patients for accurate demographic and financial information.
• Collect payment for non-covered services at the time of service.

Skills

Knowledgeable in medical health insurances

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalency

College preferred

Job description

Overview

St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.

St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.

St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.

Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong

Responsibilities

The Registrar demonstrates a professional attitude to all they come in contact with at all times and performs all duties in an ethical and efficient manner. This encompasses registration activities for all in-patient and out-patient hospital based procedures. The Registrar interviews patients and/or their representatives to ensure the accurate collection of information required for demographic and financial purposes are entered into the hospital's computer database in an efficient manner. The Registrar collects payment for any non-covered services rendered at the time of service. For Emergency Department registrations, EMTALA guidelines are followed.

Qualifications

Knowledgeable in medical health insurances. Basic medical terminology and computer knowledge. Must have excellent communication and customer service skills. Minimum 2 years of registration experience within a medical setting (doctor’s office, hospital). High school graduate or equivalency required; college preferred.