Patient Access Clerk-FT

Patient Access Clerk

• Verifies and correctly enters patient demographic and insurance data including any insurance notification required.
• Completes all required forms and scanning to maintain complete patient record.
• Answers switchboard/phone and appropriately responds to emergency alarms as required.
• Safely transports patients, supplies and specimens as needed.
• Processes department supply ordering, equipment maintenance, repair requisitions and department mail.
• Maintains patient privacy and respects values of individual patients and provides services accordingly.
• Provides cooperative and courteous service to patients, physicians, staff members and visitors in a timely manner with the utmost of professional behavior.
• Participates in unit meetings, statistical data gathering and quality improvement activities including serving on quality improvement teams.
• Maintains tidiness of registration and waiting area.
• Cleans desk, counter tops, cabinets, etc. as needed.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Accepts and processes payments.

Qualifications

• A customer relation focused attitude that relates a helpful and friendly atmosphere.

Skills

• Customer service skills.
• Data entry skills.
• Communication skills.
• Organizational skills.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Health benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

$18 - $20 per hour.

Schedule

Variable schedule to accommodate patient needs.