Registration Clerk

If you are a current employee at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital System, Do NOT complete this application. Please go to the internal career site to complete your application! Registration Clerk Job Description Arranges for the efficient and orderly admission of inpatients and admission of individuals who have hospital based outpatient testing or procedures. Ensures that the patient information is collected and that patients are aware of hospital policies and procedures. Interviews incoming patient or representatives and enters information required for admission into computer database. Distributes appropriate information to ancillary departments. Participates in performance improve and CQI activities. Evening shift - pay based on experience starting at $16.54 shift differential Responsibilities Answer all incoming telephone calls during off hours., Assist callers requiring general information., Communicates appropriately and clearly to supervisor, nurse managers, co-workers and physicians., Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs., Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function well in stressful situations., Direct incoming calls to appropriate departments., Maintain accuracy of patient status in computer system., Make patient room transfers., Page individuals over central paging system according to hospital policy., Preauthorization: Responsible for preregistering patients for scheduled admissions and outpatient procedures, obtaining authorization and verifying insurance eligibility., Provides information to the patient/representative about billing, complaint process, patient rights, HIPAA and visiting hours. Distributes hospital specific literature., Refers patient to the Business Office when financial arrangements need to be made., Register, transfer & discharge patients in the Electronic Medical Record., Responsible, when previous arrangement have been made or co-payment is required, to collect such payments, record payment and forward to the cashier., Responsible for collecting all patient demographic information or hospital services., Responsible for interviewing patients or their representative, where admission is unscheduled, for obtaining personal information or verifying information already on file, including emergency numbers and insurance information., Responsible for knowing hospital policies and being familiar with hospital services that are available., Responsible for obtaining signatures on consent to treat and place an arm band on patient, Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures confidentiality of patients’ records Requirements: When you come to work for Sarah Bush Lincoln or Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care, you have our commitment to help make this the best work experience of your life. Career development is available through continuing education and on-site training, so come grow with us! We are striving to be the employer of choice in the area. Employees reap the benefit of our work culture which is steeped in professional and personal development programs. We have developed a solid benefit package to help retain our employees, while providing them opportunities to grow their careers. We support on-site classroom learning programs and internet courses, and we have a generous tuition reimbursement program-- all designed to help staff achieve their goals.

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