Admitting/Registration Clerk

Job Summary

Coordinates reception and registration area activities to promote communication throughout the Facility. Performs clerical and reception duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical Clerical experience preferred
• Two years clerical experience preferred
• Strong communication skills required
• Proficient in MS Office applications required which include Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint required

Essential Functions

• Admits patients following the established policies and procedures
• Assembles patient medical record forms and prepares patient identification
• Affords assistance to Medical Billing Specialist in obtaining pertinent information to register patient and attaches proper means to document patient identity
• Provides pertinent information to the patient’s family in the waiting area according to policies and procedures
• Maintains and coordinates reception area activities for effective communication with all areas of the Facility
• Answers telephone and intercom courteously and in a quiet, pleasant voice
• Affords acceptance and relay of messages effectively
• Informs physician’s office of admissions and activities concerning admissions
• Distributes surgery schedule
• Maintains and protects each patient’s right to confidentiality
• Identifies emergencies and initiates appropriate response
• Affords clerical duties and responsibilities as necessary
• Affords assistance in ordering and stocking supplies
• Maintains order and cleanliness of the front desk
• Prepares all bank deposits following Facility cash controls as requested
• Coordinates obtaining diagnostic tests and places diagnostic test reports in appropriate section of patient medical record
• Generates and distributes physician medical record deficiencies at a minimum of once a month
• Prepares CQI report from physician deficiency report and summarizes physician responses
• Maintains computer system for proper daily back-up process

Physical Demands

• Frequently sits, converses, and listens
• Frequently uses hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls
• Frequently reaches with hands and arms
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus required
• Lifts and/or carries over 20 pounds on a regular basis
• Pushes/pulls over 25 pounds on a regular basis
• Stand and/or walk at least five hours per day

Work Environment

• Sit, converse, and listen
• Use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls
• Reach with hands and arms
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus required
• Lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis
• Push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis
• Stand and/or walk at least five hours per day

Benefits Info

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Pay Rate

$45,000.00 - $52,000.00