Registrar, FULL TIME, Ambulatory Surgery Center en NUE Health

Admits patients to the Facility following the established policies and procedures.

2. Assembles patient medical record forms and prepares patient identification.

3. Assists Medical Billing Specialist in obtaining pertinent information to register patient and attaches proper means to document patient identity.

4. Provides pertinent information to the patient’s family in the waiting area according to policies and procedures.

5. Monitors waiting area.

6. Coordinates reception area activities for effective communication with all areas of the Facility.

7. Answers telephone and intercom courteously and in a quiet, pleasant voice.

8. Accepts and relays messages effectively.

9. Informs physician’s office of admissions and activities concerning admissions.

10. Distributes surgery schedule.

11. Maintains and protects each patient’s right to confidentiality.

12. Identifies emergencies and initiates appropriate response.

13. Assumes clerical duties and responsibilities as necessary.

14. Assists in ordering and stocking supplies.

15. Maintains order and cleanliness of the front desk.

16. Prepares all bank deposits following Facility cash controls as requested.

17. Coordinates obtaining diagnostic tests and places diagnostic test reports in appropriate

section of patient medical record.

18. Generate and distribute physician medical record deficiencies at a minimum of once a month.

Prepares CQI report from physician deficiency report and summarizes physician responses.

19. Coordinates obtaining diagnostic tests and places diagnostic test reports in appropriate section of patient medical record.

20. Assists with preparation and maintenance of Facility records and reports.

21. Generate and distribute Physician Check List monthly.

22. Prepares CQI report from Physician Check List responses.

23. Coordinates the collection, processing, maintenance, storage, retrieval and distribution of medical records according to established policies and procedures.

a. Maintains a filing system that meets Facility requirements for medical records.

b. Provides organized storage system for timely retrieval of individual medical records and maintains charge-out and follow-up controls of records.

c. Maintains the confidentiality, security and physical safety of Facility medical records.

d. Provides information, according to confidentiality policies, to those parties who are engaged in research or study projects involving patient care and utilization of services.

e. Reviews medical records for timely completion, accuracy and informs the Facility Administrator about delinquent or incomplete medical records.

24. Adheres to established procedures for cross referencing and indexing medical records.

a. Maintains necessary index-references for Facility needs and following established procedures.

b. Maintains the admission register and all other systems involving patient information.

c. Maintains the physician/procedure index.

25. Collects statistical data relevant to the operation of the Facility.

a. Reviews the contents of medical records to identify information to be extracted.

b. Prepares and presents data and reports on approved forms.

c. Completes vital statistics on deaths and reportable diseases.

d. Upon request, provides information to those involved in research projects and studies.

e. Collects data required for support of continuous quality improvement activities.

26. Adheres to medico-legal requirements when answering correspondence and inquiries.

a. Maintains and controls the release of information to authorized persons only.

b. Prepares records or correspondence according to Facility needs.