Admitting/ ED Registrar

Responsible for both welcoming patients and collecting their personal and medical information. Helps to determine whether the patient will be admitted. Review patients' medical benefits and financial responsibility forms. May also arrange services for patients, such as transportation. Does this position require Patient Care? Essential Functions: Communicate with patients, families and healthcare providers to gather required information for admission.
-Review and evaluate patient admission requests to ensure eligibility and appropriateness for admission.
-Documents patients personal and medical information in the system ensuring all necessary information is completed and approved prior to admission.
-Coordinate patient admissions with health care providers, insurance companies and other relevant parties.
-Verify insurance coverage and work with patients and families to resolve any issues related to insurance.
-Assist patients and families with any question or concerns related to the admissions process.


Education
Associate's Degree Healthcare Administration preferred or Associate's Degree Business Administration preferred or High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
hospital admissions/healthcare admissions/Patient registration/Patient scheduling/Patient referrals experience 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Computer proficiency required.
- Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills working with various populations required.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance processes.


Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.