Admissions Registrar

Position Summary

The Admissions Registrar will be responsible for managing the hospital's beds, making assignments, recommending intra-hospital transfers as necessary and ensuring that all patients are placed appropriately. She/he will work closely with the Nurse Supervisor to ensure optimal patient flow, maintain department bed control manual in accordance with medical protocols and with the guidance of administration, attending physicians and infection control. She/he will ensure that the census in the hospital computer system is accurate. The Admissions Registrar will complete death certificates on expired inpatients and makes sure that the death notification sheet is filled out completely and timely.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Admits patient to hospital rooms using available systems.
• Assigns patients to a hospital room based on sex, diagnosis, age, and current hospital census and acuity on available units.
• Pre-registers incoming patients prior to their date of admission.
• Assigns private rooms where appropriate and explain hospital pre-payment policy.
• Arranges for escorts / transport of patients to their assigned rooms.
• Maintain an index of reserved and vacant beds using available systems.
• Displays excellent communication skills, customer service expertise, computer literacy and organizational skills.
• Admits/Discharges patients to and from specialty units such as ER, SNF, Psychiatric Services etc.
• Monitors and maintains hospital morgue census and interacts with funeral homes
• Provides support with the registration and admission of inmates from the Atlantic County Correctional Facility.
• Displays a positive attitude in the work environment.
• Establishes and maintains an on-going relationship with hospital operational and clinical staff.
• Consistently remains calm during stressful situations
• Distributes Physicians Patients List based on pre-determined schedule
• Competent with current applications: Power Chart, AX, AS400, Teletracking, FirstNet
• Provides each new admission with a Hospital Admissions Folder
• Obtain all necessary signatures from patients / patients responsible party in a timely manner
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information in accordance with HIPPA guidelines
• Responds with flexibility and cooperation to emergency requests for changes in work schedules or assignments
• Exhibits willingness to work where needed.

Qualifications

• Must have competent skill level in PC technology including data entry and use of other common MS Window programs
• One year experience in a business setting
• Knowledge of standard insurance terminology
• Excellent communication, public relations and organizational skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional even under emergency situations
• Patient registration, scheduling, or admissions experience preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Salary Range: $18.39 - $26.03 (based on experience)

About Shore Medical Center

At Shore Medical Center, kindness complements an extraordinary level of clinical sophistication. Located in Somers Point, NJ, Shore is a 196-bed, independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit acute care community hospital where advanced technology harmonizes with compassionate care. Since 1940, Shore has been a trusted healthcare provider for generations of families, friends, neighbors, and visitors throughout our region.

Shore attracts the area’s best doctors, nurses, and clinicians - and is the most favored hospital among many of these professionals for their own personal healthcare needs. We offer the highest quality of care across a wide range of specialties, including cancer, cardiovascular, neurological, orthopedic, adult and pediatric emergency, and maternity services.

Shore is a proud member of the Penn Cancer Network and maintains long-standing affiliations with Penn Medicine in cardiology, maternal-fetal medicine, neuroscience, and pulmonology - giving our patients and physicians seamless access to world-class care. We also partner with Onsite Neonatal Partners, Bayfront Emergency Physicians, Equum Medical for 24/7 critical care services, Mayo Medical Laboratories, Advanced Radiology Solutions, and Advantage Sleep Centers.

Shore is accredited by The Joint Commission and certified for disease-specific care in stroke, spine surgery, and knee and hip replacement. In Spring 2025, Shore earned an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national distinction for hospital quality and safety. Shore also earned the “Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes” designation by the American Diabetes Association and Leapfrog. This national recognition program calls attention to the complex inpatient care required by patients living with diabetes. Shore has also earned the The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus award for dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care.

SMC Employee Benefits

The mission of Shore Medical Center (SMC) is to care for and respect our patients, families and each other. Keeping with this mission, Shore is committed to providing each staff member with a unique and exceptional Total Rewards package to meet the needs of you and your family. Our employees have access to a broad range of benefits ranging from legal guidance, to a menu of stellar medical plans, supportive care, and in-house pharmacy and exclusive discounts just for being an SMC employee!

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Certification reimbursement
• Referral incentive program
• Local community employee discounts
• Free Parking