Title: Admitting Clerk
Position Status: PRN
Job Description:
Creates accurate and thorough registration records for each patient visit.
Secures appropriate signatures, financial information and documents.
Identifies and collects patient balance money.
Screens for payer medical necessity requirements and benefit eligibility on appropriate accounts.
Schedules appointments for wound care patients.
Coordinates admission reservations and bed placement with nursing.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Excellent credit report results required.
Previous work experience in customer service and general clerical/office procedures preferred.
Ability to perform independently, maintain records, understand reimbursement requirements required.
One-year experience in a hospital, medical office/clinic, or insurance company preferred.
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, required. Additional languages preferred.
Basic computer knowledge required.
Supervised by: Admitting Director
Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Uvalde Memorial Hospital, Uvalde, TX
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