Administrative Assistant (Queens)

Job Title: Senior Patient Registrar

Location: Flushing, NY 11355

Duration: 13 Weeks (Strong Possibility of Extension)

Schedule: Monday to Friday | 9:00 AM 5:00 PM

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Patient Registrar to join a dynamic healthcare team in a fast-paced hospital environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in front-end medical office operations, exceptional communication skills, and a deep understanding of health insurance processes and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Register patients, including verifying and updating demographic and insurance information
• Accurately enter patient data into the EMR system
• Verify insurance eligibility and benefits, including managed care plans
• Collect co-pays and issue appropriate patient documentation
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of insurance requirements, authorizations, and referrals
• Apply medical coding standards, including ICD-9 and CPT-4, when applicable
• Handle incoming calls professionally and provide prompt assistance
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to maintain smooth patient flow
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and all relevant healthcare regulations

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Graduate of a Cardiovascular Ultrasound Program (Required)
• Minimum of 3 years of clerical experience in a medical office setting (Required)
• Data entry skills of at least 4,500 keystrokes per hour
• Proficiency in ICD-9 and CPT-4 medical coding
• Solid understanding of health insurance policies, authorizations, and managed care
• Strong customer service orientation and communication skills
• Experience with EMR systems (Required)
• Comfortable using phones, computers, and standard office equipment

Documents Required for Submission:

To proceed with your application, kindly provide the following documents:

• Updated Resume
• High School Diploma / GED or Equivalent
• COVID-19 Vaccination Card Copy

Once the documents are received and you confirm your interest, we will submit your profile to the facility and provide a status update within 12 business days.

Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors