Registrar-MSQ-Emergency Department - 2 Days (Variable Shifts Friday - Sunday)

Description Job Description The Registrar is responsible for the business aspect of the patient's visit to the Emergency Department as well as the patient-focused care delivery within the department. Activities include registration, insurance verification and notification, updating of financial and demographic information, reception, and other duties as assigned. Responsibilities Greet and direct patients, visitors, and staff. Answers telephones promptly and courteously. Directs calls to appropriate personnel and/or departments, takes messages, and assures delivery of the same. Collects and distributes patient referral information received from affiliated physicians. Escorts visitors and patients to appropriate areas; provides information to assist patients and/or visitors. Is open and responsive to the diverse backgrounds and experiences of other people and promotes an environment that is sensitive to cultural diversity. Distributes departmental reading material such as the Emergency Department brochure, Health Care Proxy, and Patient Bill of Rights. Ensures such documents are readily available. Registers patients by updating or entering patient demographic, financial information, and emergency contact data into the computer system. Verifies insurance coverage by interviewing the patient/family member/friend, using hospital systems and payer portals. Performs bedside patient registration, ensuring timely and accurate collection of all required demographic, insurance, and consent information. Collect copayments and other patient financial responsibilities at the point of service in accordance with hospital policies and payer requirements. Maintains strict compliance with HIPAA, EMTALA, and hospital privacy policies. According to policy and established procedure, generate patients’ charts and attach pertinent information such as Emerg Card, Medicaid threshold and EMS sheet, etc. According to policy and established procedure, reviews discharged patient charts for diagnosis, physician signature, dictation code, menu, and appropriate forms for completion. Enters data into the required computerized system. According to policy and established procedures, ensure that all papers, forms, etc., are stamped appropriately. Logs patients on/in to the appropriate registration sheets/logs. Reconcile log books. Obtains signatures for consent. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education Requirement: High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience Requirements Strong computer skills and experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems. Ability to set priorities, solve problems, use proper judgment in difficult situations, and be flexible. Sufficient oral and writing skills in the English language to communicate effectively. Preferred Working knowledge of insurance plans and point-of-service collections Minimum of 1 year experience in healthcare registration, patient access, or a related healthcare front-desk role. Collective bargaining unit SEIU 1199-MSQ Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. Compensation The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $28.634 - $30.7024 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr