Clerk, Laboratory
About The Position
At UP Health System-Bell, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce who can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those that are in our facilities who are interfacing and providing care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve. What we offer Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees Competitive Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants And much more... Job Summary: Performs receptionist, registration, and clerical duties associated with direct and scheduled patient visits
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent Required.
- Minimum: 2 years experience as an admitting clerk or laboratory setting
Responsibilities
- Ensures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy.
- Distributes and explains forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients or family members.
- Meets with patient or patient's caregiver before or after admission to exchange necessary information and documentation.
- Provides explanation of process and addresses concerns and questions.
- Follows established policies and procedures, objectives, safety standards, and sensitivity to confidential information.
- Maintains, utilizes and provides patients with necessary paperwork per legislative regulation and Hospital policy.
- Represents Bell Hospital in welcoming all patients and/or visitors in admitting, outpatient registration, ancillary registration areas
- Conducts oneself in a manner appropriate to the maintenance of good guest relations.
- Reviews admissions, outpatients and emergency room face sheets and data collected for thoroughness and accuracy of patient information.
- Maintain records and paperwork for documentation for patient care as required.
- Maintains a well organized and clean environment to work at maximum efficiency and prevent the transmission of infection and disease.
- Updates computer entry information.
- Maintain all items for stock. Report repair issues to IT or
- Maintenance as appropriate.
- Participates in staff meetings, provides input and ideas in a positive and problem solving manner.
- Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Support the culture of service excellence throughout the organization.
- Actively seek ways to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and participate in professional development opportunities.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401K Benefits for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
