Person in this position will work on the front lines of the hospital and medical profession, and are often the first person people see when coming in for treatment. Admissions Clerks will greet patients, gather their personal information, insurance, symptoms, and tells the medical staff about the patients and their severity of their condition. They will also perform the following Essential Functions:
- Handles inquiries and patient intake
- Maintains updated bed availability and facility service information
- Ensures all papers are properly filled out and input into system
- Maintains daily schedules
- Enters and verifies all patient demographics and billing information is correct at time of check in
- Processes encounters daily for and balance to co-payments
- Collects balance due at time of check in
- Directs patients to relevant areas in building
- Answers phones
- Creates and maintains a positive and trustworthy community image and respectful attitude
- Possesses a strong customer and service to others orientation
- Assigns patients to rooms
- Obtains signed statements
- Records payments
- Keeps registration desk clean and organized
- Performs insurance data entry
- Provides patients and the general public with care keeping patient rights and ethical concerns in mind
- Maintains a clean, safe and orderly environment throughout the department and the organization
- Maintains competency and participates in performance improvement activities
- Participates in team approach throughout the organization
- Performs other tasks and duties as assigned in an efficient, effective and cost conscious manner, complying with all hospital policies, procedures, and regulations
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and some weekends
- Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles and goals of the hospital
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATION and EDUCATIONAL AND /OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Six to twelve months previous hospital experience preferred.
- Knowledge of medical insurance (Medicare, HMO’s, PPO’s and commercial) preferred
- Professional demeanor, and basic computer skills required
- Excellent organizational and customer service skills
- Above average oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Ability to effectively communicate and work with physicians, residents, nurses, patients, families, staff, other health care professionals, and management
- Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality of patient, patient account, and personnel data
- Pre-employment drug test, criminal check & physical required. EOE D/F/W/P
Job Type: Temporary
Local candidates only:
Required education:
- High school or equivalent
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