Clerk III - Bariatrics

About the role

Embark on a rewarding career with Desert Regional Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. At Desert Regional Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work‑life balance. Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals: Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio, and Hi‑Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The network provides advanced care including comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center, and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. This position supports the Cardiology Clinic and Bariatric Clinic. The Billing Clerk greets patients and visitors in person or on the telephone; obtains demographic, financial and insurance information for registration and identification; coordinates and assists in completing all activities relating to patients' finances to facilitate the collection and distribution of information and to expedite a smooth and timely billing and collection process while adhering to department policies and procedures. Access to demographic information and limited patient health information related to job function.

Responsibilities

• Obtains accurate messages
• Notifies staff with accurate information appropriately
• Backs up other clerical positions as needed
• Interviews and registers patients
• Explains forms, obtains demographic and insurance information and inputs applicable patient accounting systems
• Explains hospital deposit policy and collects appropriate monies from patients and/or responsible parties
• Verifies accuracy of billing data and revises any errors
• Prepares itemized statements, bills, or invoices and records amounts due for items purchased or services rendered
• Operates typing, adding, calculating, or billing machines

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Competency in spelling and arithmetic
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Pleasant and courteous telephone manner
• Preferred: Data entry skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Pay

$25.00 - $25.00 hourly (individual wages are determined based upon qualifications, experience, and other factors)

Schedule

Job Shift: Days; Hours: This position supports the Cardiology Clinic and Bariatric Clinic.