Registration Clerk

Putnam County Hospital is looking for a full-time day shift registration clerk! This position is full-time benefits eligible.Job Summary:Uses exceptional customer service skills to greet patients and guide them through the admittance process, successfully distributes transfer paperwork to the necessary departments, accurately inputs relevant demographic and insurance information into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and works well within the team environment of the department and cross-functionally throughout the hospital.Job Duties/Responsibilities:Accurately enters all patient demographic, billing, and insurance information in Electronic Medical RecordVerifies insurance coverageObtains appropriate signed statements and authorizationsEfficiently conducts admittance and transfer proceduresMaintains a working knowledge of the Electronic Medical Record, insurance coverages, and billing policiesAbides by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) guidelinesHelps cover Information Desk as needed (greeting patients, COVID screening, answering/transferring calls and emails)Adheres to all hospital policies and proceduresPerforms other duties as assignedEducation Experience:HS Graduate or EquivalentYears of Related Experience:NoneLicense/Certificate Required:NoDriver's License Required:YesTravel Requirements:NoneAge Requirement:18+Job Requirements:Familiarity with or the ability to quickly learn Electronic Medical Record system (CPSI)Exceptional customer service skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentialityStrong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlinesAccurate data entryAbility to multi-taskPreferred Skills:Proven typing speed of at least 40 WPMKnowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurances #J-18808-Ljbffr