Pt. Access-Reg/PBX Clerk job - Clearfield Hospital - Clearfield, PA

Penn Highlands Clearfield is a 96-bed acute care hospital located in a safe, friendly community. Clearfield is a charming historical town located in the scenic mountains of Central Pennsylvania. Clearfield offers year-round recreation such as hunting, fishing, biking, hiking, swimming, boating/kayaking, and skiing to name a few. You can have the best of both worlds – the tranquility and traditional values of small-town living with cultural and big-city events nearby. Only 40 minutes away from State College, home of Penn State University and a 2-Hr. drive from Pittsburgh. Excellent schools – public and private.

Responsibilities:

Obtains and enters into the CRT all biographic, demographic, and insurance information for admissions, same day surgery, short procedures, out patients, non-patients and emergency patients. Operates the Switchboard and the SL-IC night auxiliary phone. Performs miscellaneous hospital communications and clerical duties. Also, completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

Associate Degree in Medical Secretarial Studies preferred (or) High School graduate with two (2) years health care experience. Knowledge of medical terminology as demonstrated by the passage of a recognized medical terminology course will be required within nine (9) months of employment.

Experience:

Required skills:

Data Entry, typing, filing and general office skills (fax machine, copier, telephone, etc.) required

Courteous public reception and proper telephone etiquette required. Computer experience required.

Must be able to handle stressful situations and numerous interruptions. Must be able to adjust to changing job duties and schedules.

Must have the ability to problem solve. Must have ability to work independently and with a team.

Preferred Skills:

Knowledge of Patient Registration/Admissions Process and Insurance coverage knowledge preferred.

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