About the role
About Us:
Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; three urgent care facilities; nearly 30 primary care and specialty care offices in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.
Short Description:
Responsible for registration functions (such as registration, insurance verification, patient safety and compliance, revenue collection and customer service) in the Emergency Department, which provides 24/7 service.
- Greets patients and directs patients to appropriate areas.
- Interviews patients or family to obtain complete and accurate demographic and insurance information for distribution to appropriate hospital departments.
- Identifies and collects copays
- Documents daily in logbook, the disposition of all patients including all admissions, discharges, and other occurrences as per policy.
- Processes placement of patients using bed availability, special requests and criteria for specialty areas.
- Answers phone, records messages, and performs related duties as directed.
Experience Required:
- Previous data entry or typing experience with knowledge of basic office equipment is required.
- Interpersonal skills must be well-developed.
- Must possess the initiative and the ability to set and achieve high standards of performance.
- Ability to make progress on multiple assignments under time constraints and handle a fast-paced environment.
- Must exhibit good telephone and clerical skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to learn specific job duties and complete detailed work assignments in a timely fashion.
Education Requirements:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
Special Requirements:
- Must be able to work 13-hour shifts.
- Must have dexterity of hands and fingers in order to utilize tools, utensils, equipment, etc.
- Ability to maneuver comfortably in hospital areas.
- Ability to visually perceive depth, distance, quality of work, read material, view documents, etc.
- Ability to hear inquiries from patients, physicians, clients or staff.
Salary Min ($): USD $16.50 Salary Max ($): USD $22.00
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