Description

Description The Registrar is responsible for the business aspect of the 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 1. Greet and direct patients, visitors, and staff. 2. Answers telephones promptly and courteously. Directs calls to appropriate personnel and/or departments, takes messages and assures delivery of same. 3. Collects and distributes patient referral information received from affiliated physicians. 4. Escorts visitors and patients to appropriate areas; provides information to assist patient and/or visitors. 5. Is open and responsive to the diverse backgrounds and experience of other people and promotes an environment that is sensitive to cultural diversity. 6. Distributes departmental reading material such as Emergency Department brochure, Health Care Proxy and Patient Bill of Rights. Ensures such documents are readily available. 7. Registers patients by updating or entering patient demographic, financial information and emergency contact ...