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Patient Access ED Registration Specialist

Cone Health

Aug 05, 2026
The Patient Access ED Registration Specialist is the first point of contact and creates a welcoming environment to include anticipation and action on the needs of our internal and external customers in the emergency department care setting. The role is responsible for accurately identifying patients and completing demographic, financial, regulatory and medical information. The schedule for this role is Sat-Sun from 3pm-11:30pm every other weekend. Essential Job Function Utilizes tools and resources to perform responsibilities accurately and efficiently to obtain and enter required information for registration into the electronic health system. Follows prescribed procedures for positive identification and medical record number assignment and Reviews demographic and insurance information for completeness, and follows through with correcting any deficiencies, so collection efforts are not delayed due to insufficient or incorrect information. Ensures EMTALA compliant registration steps are taken for emergency department patients. Identifies patients who present with critical symptoms and activates clinical protocols. Ensures ALL appropriate regulatory signatures are obtained. Thoroughly and accurately documents insurance verification information, identifying deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and policy limitations and verifies patient liabilities with payers, calculates patient payment, requests payment at the time of registration and documents in the EHR. Consistently displays good customer service behaviors to ALL patients and visitor to promote positive patient experiences. Assists patients to their destination as needed and manage patient visitor flow according to hospital policy and safety guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent Experience Required: 1 year Licensure/Certification/Listing