Job Description

Location

New York, New York

Shift:

Day Flex (United States of America)

Define the Patient Care Experience: Patient Registrars Make It Possible

Make a lasting impression at NewYork-Presbyterian as a Patient Registrar. Assist with questions, ease concerns, and keep families informed. Your presence brings comfort and confidence, helping turn our promise of putting patients first into reality.

Join a supportive team that’s passionate about delivering exceptional service to our diverse local community. As a key member of our administrative staff, you’ll discover what sets NYP apart: a deep commitment to the individuals and families in our care.

Patient Registrar - Radiology

Full-Time | Days | Weill Cornell

At NewYork-Presbyterian, Patient Registrars play a vital role in ensuring a smooth and supportive experience for every patient. In our Radiology department, you’ll be the calm, reassuring presence patients rely on as they navigate their care journey.

Use your attention to detail and customer service skills to register, schedule, and obtain pre-certification and authorization for imaging procedures — helping ensure timely care and proper coverage from third-party payers. You’ll greet patients with warmth and professionalism, gather and enter accurate demographic and insurance information, and maintain daily appointment schedules.

What You’ll Do:

• Register and check-in patients in the hospital’s online system

• Verify insurance, obtain authorizations, and ensure financial obligations are communicated

• Schedule appointments and maintain daily calendars

• Interface with referring offices and departments to coordinate care

• Prepare all necessary paperwork and documentation

• Record patient history and support clinical workflows

• Once independent, help train new team members to enhance department coverage

• Once proficient, help support team workflows and projects

Schedule & Location:

This is a full-time, day flex shift position based in the Radiology department at Weill Cornell, located at 525 East 68th Street, New York, NY.

• Weekday coverage only — no weekends

• 8-hour shifts between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM

• Includes rotating holiday coverage with 8-hour shift between 4:00 PM and 12:00 AM

Preferred Criteria

• Some college

• Energetic, approachable individual with a desire to put patients first.

• Knowledge of health insurance benefits/requirements

• Knowledge of Coding: ICD 9, CPT-4

• Knowledge of Epic

• At least one year of prior experience in healthcare administration

Required Criteria

• High School Diploma or GED

• One year of clerical experience

• Effective communication, along with phone and computer skills

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range:

$34.30-$40.55/Hourly

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.