What are the responsibilities and job description for the ER Admissions Clerk position at Dallam-Hartley Counties Hospital District?
Duties and Responsibilities
· Secures necessary information from patients or responsible parties.
· Completes admission record based on orders from a physician.
· Obtains consent signature for admission and testing.
· Arranges for transportation of patients to the appropriate in-patient or out-patient area.
· Obtains insurance information.
· Collects on self-pay accounts.
· Reviews past records for delinquent accounts and refers matter to supervisor if necessary.
· Makes appropriate financial arrangements if patient is not insured.
· Notifies department of services or tests ordered.
· Gathers information for the Medicare secondary payer letter.
· Reviews all records for completeness and accuracy.
· Provides records in a timely manner.
Other Significant Requirements
· Maintains confidentiality while working with confidential matters on a daily basis.
· Provides service direct to patients while maintaining a positive patient relation atmosphere.
Follows safety guidelines and policies for the Hospital District.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Hospital
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dalhart, TX 79022: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
- Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)
- Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $15 - $16