Registration Clerk
Summary
Greets patients, verifies insurance, and enters demographic and billing data into an Electronic Medical Record system at a county hospital.
Putnam County Hospital is looking for a full-time day shift registration clerk! This position is full-time benefits eligible.
| Job Summary: | Uses exceptional customer service skills to greet patients and guide them through the admittance process, successfully distributes transfer paperwork to the necessary departments, accurately inputs relevant demographic and insurance information into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and works well within the team environment of the department and cross-functionally throughout the hospital. |
| Job Duties/Responsibilities: | |
| • | Accurately enters all patient demographic, billing, and insurance information in Electronic Medical Record |
| • | Verifies insurance coverage |
| • | Obtains appropriate signed statements and authorizations |
| • | Efficiently conducts admittance and transfer procedures |
| • | Maintains a working knowledge of the Electronic Medical Record, insurance coverages, and billing policies |
| • | Abides by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) guidelines |
| • | Helps cover Information Desk as needed (greeting patients, COVID screening, answering/transferring calls and emails) |
| • | Adheres to all hospital policies and procedures |
| • | Performs other duties as assigned |