Patient Access Services, Assistant - Registration (Flex, Part-Time, East Hampton Emergency Room)

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Patient Access Services, Assistant - Registration (Flex, Part-Time, East Hampton Emergency Room) Stony Brook Southampton Hospital's Patient Access Services in a hospital setting encompasses many different roles and responsibilities. It is one of the most important and concentrated areas in healthcare. We are responsible for the delivery of the critical components of the revenue cycle, as well as keeping the hospital compliant with the many regulatory agencies, maintaining patient safety through correct patient identification practices and providing extraordinary customer service skills in situations that are often difficult. POSITION SUMMARY: The Emergency Department Registration Assistant is responsible for ensuring all patients are registered in accordance with departmental policy and procedure. Keeps abreast of current insurance regulations and handles administrative support functions related to all departments under the division of Patient Access Services. Collaborates with nursing staff, non-clinical staff, and other professional staff to assist in an efficacious process flow and to ensure adherence to regulatory and/or contractual mandates. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Performs regist...