Admitting Clerk - Tullahoma (Days)

Job Summary

Is responsible for registering all patients receiving services from VUMC including gathering and entering information to complete registration, obtaining signatures, and collecting applicable patient liability on accounts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Registering all patients according to policies and procedures established by the hospital.
• Obtaining signatures of patient and/or guarantor for all required forms.
• Document appropriate logs pertaining to the registration area assigned regarding patient name and arrival time.
• Effectively communicating with the patients of the eligibility/benefits/estimated patient portion upon insurance verification.
• Thoroughly documenting the account upon registration as well as collection efforts taken.
• Acknowledging patients and family members presenting to the registration areas promptly and in a professional manner.
• Maintaining all information confidentially in accordance to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) guidelines.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job.
• Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Position Qualifications

• Responsibilities:
• Performing tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance.
• Solving routine problems using discretion and research.
• Applying knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job.
• Providing guidance to entry level co-workers.

• Qualifications:
• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: Less than 1 year of relevant work experience.

Benefits

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

About the Role

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.