Secretary, Registration (SW)

Patient Registration Specialist

Summary : Greets patients upon arrival in the department. Insures pre-authorization of visit prior to treatment. Registers patients into the hospital's ADMI system. Assembles medical records / retrieves medical records for patient visits. Answers phones as needed. Participates in performance improvement activities within the department and hospital.

Education : High School Diploma or GED.

Experience : One year experience in office / hospital setting preferred.

Skills and Abilities :

• Skills in organization and priority setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with office peers / other departments.
• Ability to respond to incoming calls, transcribe detailed and accurate messages.
• Ability to utilize sound interpersonal skills when interacting and taking into consideration cultural background, linguistic skills and age of customers.
• Ability to work independently and identify tasks that need to be completed.

Working Conditions, Physical Environment and / or Safety Requirements :