Admissions/Registration Clerk - Part-Time - Weekends (day or night)

Description

Job Summary

Admit and discharge all patients (inpatients, outpatients, etc.) in accordance to hospital policies.

Job Responsibilities

· Responsible for prompt, courteous reception and processing of all patients presenting to THMH for treatment

· Responsible for collecting accurate and complete information for registration data, collection procedures and insurance filing needs

· Complete registration documents needed for all outpatient and inpatient admissions to the hospital

· Responsible for obtaining insurance information, signatures, and forms needed to submit billing of patient insurance

· When front office is closed, weekends and holidays as needed – answer switchboard and direct calls to designated areas of the hospital

· Collect and post all account payments (including credit card payments) and posting them to patient accounts after business hours, weekend, and holidays

· Responsible for placing ER and outpatient armbands on patients with appropriate patient information.

· Perform and assist in other duties assigned by Supervisor and/or Administrator

· Meet current standards and policies in documentation

· Answer telephone and intercom in a polite manner and communicates information the appropriate personnel or family

· Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly

· Maintain an accurate and orderly filing system

· Works at maintaining a good rapport and coo9perative working relationship with physicians, departments and staff

Requirements

Education/Licensure Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent

Physical Requirements

· Good physical and mental health stamina

· Lifting and moving moderate to heavy objects

· Tolerates prolonged periods of walking and/or standing

· Work has occasional stress due to workload pressures

· Exposure to blood and bodily fluids; hazardous materials and waste; airborne disease

· Occasional repetitive exposure to unpleasant and/or disagreeable working conditions; (i.e. odors, dirt, grease/oil, noise, fluctuation in temperatures)

· Basic dexterity; basic eye/hand coordination

Experience Requirements

· Basic computer knowledge/experience

· Good communication skills with others

· General experience with business procedures

Professional Requirements

· Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean

· Completes annual education requirements

· Maintains regulatory requirements

· Maintains patient confidentiality at all times

· Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time

· Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly

· Complies with organizational policies regarding ethical business practices

· Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department

· The job responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed