Out Patient Registration Clerk

Responsible for admitting and discharging patients in the emergency room reception area and processing outpatients.  Assists in processing documents for insurance coverage and for transferring patients.  Performs the functions of the switchboard including handling outside and inside calls, requests for information, operating the paging system, and providing related assistance and record keeping service.

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
• Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills, familiar with operation of personal computers and typing speed of approximately 45 wpm. Knowledge of general clerical duties.
• Prior Work Experience:     One year in a business office or medical environment with knowledge of medical terminology preferred.                                                      
• Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require intermittent walking, sitting, and standing.  Some bending, stooping, and reaching is required with the lifting of items up to a weight of 40 pounds.  The ability to comprehend and follow written and/or verbal instructions or directions.