Department Clerk I - Rehab

Munson Healthcare•Manistee, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Works for and provides assistance to the Rehabilitation Services Department. Acts as a receptionist in the Rehabilitation Department. Registers patients, gathering and verifying necessary insurance, billing and medical record information. Schedules patients, assembles patient files/record, records departmental attendance, obtains prior authorizations and/or certifications. Performs general typing/keyboarding tasks. May assist with some of the general duties performed by the Physical Therapy aide.

Requirements

Knowledge of medical terminology.
Three to six months of office experience, preferably with experience in answering the phone, meeting the public, maintaining records, scheduling, and using a computer.
One to three months of on-the-job training and experience in order to become familiar with the Rehabilitation Department, the nursing units and other hospital locations; learn other service/clerical duties

Responsibilities

Acts as a receptionist in the Rehabilitation Department.
Registers patients, gathering and verifying necessary insurance, billing and medical record information.
Schedules patients, assembles patient files/record, records departmental attendance, obtains prior authorizations and/or certifications.
Performs general typing/keyboarding tasks.
May assist with some of the general duties performed by the Physical Therapy aide.