Description
Patient Access Clerk
Position Summary:
Maintain a positive image to patients, hospital and medical staff. Perform point of service collections of deductibles, co-pays, and any other patient pay amounts. Perform as an information center for hospital medical staff and any outside agencies. Responsible for collecting, and accurately entering all necessary data for admission and automated billing.
Essential Functionsand Responsibilities:
Performs registration/interviews of patients/patients families and investigating other sources of information (personal, demographic, insurance, guarantor and other involved party information)
Obtains legal consents, authorizations and acknowledgement necessary for billing
Accurately inputs information for automated billing, on-line census and statistical reporting
Coordinates all admissions/registrations with nursing staff, Resource Utilization staff, Patient Accounts staff, Discharge Planner and Medical Staff
Qualifications
Required:
High school diploma
Minimum 1 year previous clerical work experience
Typing and data entry proficiency
Medical Terminology proficiency
Spelling proficiency
Preferred:
Data System experience
6 months previous Registration experience
6 months previous Unit/Desk Clerk experience
Working knowledge of insurance regulations and reimbursement issues
Previous work experience involving public contact
Previous Switchboard/Multi-line phone experience
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Nicotine Testing - To provide a safe, healthy environment for our patients, employees and visitors, as of February 1, 2013 McLaren no longer hires individuals who use nicotine and will conduct nicotine testing during the pre-employment process. If the test is positive the offer will be rescinded. Individuals who test positive may re-apply for employment after six months.
Job: Service/Support
Primary Location: Michigan-Lapeer-Lapeer Reg Med Center
Shift Variable
Job Type Standard
Schedule Per Diem
Req ID: 19011084