Patient Registration Counselor (Certified), Registration

About CarolinaEast Medical Center 

CarolinaEast Health System is dedicated to quality and compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. The flagship of the health system is a 350 bed full service medical center housing a completecomplement of inpatient and outpatient services with the latest technology. CarolinaEast Health System employs 3,000 dedicated team members. We have physician practices in various specialties spanning four counties. Our employees create a culture of excellence that connects our patients to the same level of care that is usually found at larger medical centers while maintaining a friendly, community feel throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full time employees as well as benefits to part time plus and part time employees.

Job Summary: Registration of Outpatient, Pre-admissions and Admissions to CarolinaEast Health System.

Minimum Requirements: High School diploma with additional courses in medical terminology, bookkeeping, computer use, office machines and ability to work accurately with figures. Two years in a clerical health care setting preferred. Complete the nine (9) courses assigned for the Patient Registration Counselor within the registration education module. These courses include HIPAA Overview, Registration and Insurance Basics, and Service Excellence. These courses are designed to improve employee performance and gain competence in the role as well as enhance the patient experience. A passing grade of 80 is required for all courses and courses must be completed within 6 months of date of hire. These nine courses are the basic level of the 26 prerequisite courses required for certification as a Patient Access Specialist (CPAS)