Registrar-Radiology Support-Full Time-Day-Mount Sinai Queens

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Registrar-Radiology Support-Full Time-Day-Mount Sinai Queens The Registrar is responsible for the business aspect of the patient's visit, 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. Collective bargaining unit: SEIU Local 144-MSQ-NonRN - 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 same. - Collects and distributes patient referral information received from affiliated physicians. - Escorts visitors and patients to appropriate areas; provides information to assist patient and/or visitors. - Distributes departmental reading material such as 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 demographic information and insurance coverage by interviewing patient/fami...