Admitting Clerk - Per Diem

WASHOE BARTON MEDICAL CLINIC•Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

13h

About The Position

Admitting Clerk - Per Diem IMPORTANT NOTE: In lieu of benefits due to "per diem" status, 15% will be added to the hourly rate. Per diem employees are offered work on an "as-needed" basis. POSITION SUMMARY: This position is accountable to perform clerical duties, act as a unit receptionist, coordinate unite/patient activities with other departments via proper use of the computer and telephone, maintains an orderly and efficient station relating to Patient Admitting Department and/or ER Department. Performs and coordinates a variety of functions relating to registration, admitting, and discharging. Duties to include, but not limited to, greeting all patients and visitors according to CVH customer service standards, collecting pertinent demographic and billing information in accordance with all state and federal regulations. Per Diem positions have no guaranteed hours or set schedule. The position will fill in for individuals who take unplanned and/or planned time off.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills.
Professional customer service skills.
Good organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Nice To Haves

Medical terminology and/or medical experience.
Basic arithmetic skills.
Basic office equipment knowledge.
Previous unit clerk experience.
Ability to read and communicate in English, bilingual abilities.

Responsibilities

Gathers all pertinent demographic and billing information in a timely manner according to all state and federal regulations.
Possess the knowledge of current policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate all pertinent questions and answers related to the registration process.
Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team to ensure quality care.
Facilitates the proper documentation of the patient care system from pre-admission through discharge.
Scans all documents in a timely manner, as per medical records protocols.
Assists, as needed, with order entry for Emergency Room patients.
Maintains computer skills needed for registering, verifying and authorizing patient accounts.
Understands all registration processes and maintains current skills.
Maintains accurate computer records, and accounting cash handling procedures.
Reviews the department's record keeping system and recommends changes and/or updates as needed.
Maintains accurate receipt book and cash drawer, according to Cash Reconciliation policies; accepts.
Demonstrates good arithmetic skills.
Understands and follows accounting procedures.
Request co-pays and payments when applicable.
Answers and directs phone calls in a professional manner in regards to transferring of calls, taking messages, or follow up and returning calls.
Demonstrates professional phone etiquette.
Uses good organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Demonstrates professional phone etiquette.
Uses good organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Daily communication with personnel from all departments for the purpose of scheduling diagnostic tests and treatments, ordering diets, and requisitioning medical supplies as needed.
Must be familiar with standard operating procedures in ancillary departments to schedule diagnostic tests and treatments without conflict.
Daily communication with physicians, nurses, visitors, and patients.
Daily external communication with outside resources such as pharmacies, outpatient, clinics, physician offices, home health organizations to arrange follow-up care, medication delivery, and tests.