Registration Clerk - Patient Access - Full Time

The Registration Clerk performs general clerical tasks regarding patient registration, point of service collections, determining insurance eligibility and co‑pay/deductibility information, as well as all other job‑related duties as assigned. The colleague may be required to perform tasks which involve exposure to visible or invisible blood contamination or reasonably anticipated blood contamination; knowledgeable of CLH policies and procedures related to blood born pathogen exposure and biohazard waste; and follow procedures for handling, cleaning, disposing, moving or removing of objects/materials and the cleaning up of blood, infectious materials or body fluids. Responsibilities Greet patients and visitors, determine purpose of visit, provide appropriate direction. Notify clinical staff or department of patient/visitor presence as needed. Collect patient demographic information, inputting data into EMR accurately. Complete registration information into EMR accurately and efficiently. Verify insurance information and allowable benefits for services. Obtain authorization, precertification and/or provider referral, if appropriate. Determine method of payment for services. Collect payment from patients for copayments, deductibles and private pay visits. Organize charts in a manner appropriate to department. Enter IP/SWB/OP admissions as needed for specific departments. Complete and maintain required manual/EMR patient logs as required for specific departments. Answer phones, transferring calls if needed in a timely manner. Assist as needed with special projects, assignments or other duties as assigned. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications High School Graduate or equivalent preferred. Previous clerical experience, preferable in a healthcare setting. Proficiency in MS Word and data entry. Good communication and listening skills. Must be able to speak, read and write the English language. All CLH colleagues are required to pass a Level 2 AHCA Background Screening. For more information, please go to #J-18808-Ljbffr Calhoun Liberty Hospital