<p>About Us</p> <p>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; Cape Regional Physicians Associates with primary care and specialty care providers delivering services 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.</p> <p>Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional is accredited by and received the Gold Seal of approval from The Joint Commission.</p> <p>Short Description</p> <p>We are looking to hire multiple PRN ER Registration Clerks for the summer season! Availability May - September is required.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Some, but not all, of the responsibilities of this position include:</p> <ul> <li>Greets patients and directs patients to appropriate areas. </li><li>Interviews patients or family to obtain complete and accurate demographic and insurance information for distribution to appropriate hospital departments. </li><li>Identifies and collects copays </li><li>Documents daily in logbook, the disposition of all patients including all admissions, discharges, and other occurrences as per policy. </li><li>Processes placement of patients using bed availability, special requests and criteria for specialty areas. </li><li>Answers phone, records messages, and performs related duties as directed. </li></ul> <p>Experience Required</p> <ul> <li>Previous data entry or typing experience with knowledge of basic office equipment is required. </li><li>Interpersonal skills must be well-developed. </li><li>Must possess the initiative and the ability to set and achieve high standards of performance. </li><li>Ability to make progress on multiple assignments under time constraints and handle a fast-paced environment. </li><li>Must exhibit good telephone and clerical skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. </li><li>Ability to learn specific job duties and complete detailed work assignments in a timely fashion. </li></ul> <p>Education Requirements</p> <ul> <li>High school graduate or equivalent. </li></ul> <p>Special Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Must be able to work 13-hour shifts. </li><li>Must have dexterity of hands and fingers in order to utilize tools, utensils, equipment, etc. </li><li>Ability to maneuver comfortably in hospital areas. </li><li>Ability to visually perceive depth, distance, quality of work, read material, view documents, etc. </li><li>Ability to hear inquiries from patients, physicians, clients or staff. </li></ul>