Intake Clerk

PIONEERS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT•Brawley, CA

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Intake Registration Clerk interviews incoming patients or their representatives and prepares registration forms for signature, verifies insurance eligibility, benefits, authorization for services, and other information pertinent to registration, and processes charges into the computer system for services rendered. This position also includes functions of cashier, telephone operator, and health information clerk.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Experience of three years in a patient registration environment, (preferably hospital) and knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
Mathematical ability required to review statistical data on various financial records.
10 key adding machine, typing experience, and computer friendliness is required. Accuracy is more important than speed. Knowledge of filing systems and copy machines.
Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English).

Nice To Haves

Experience of three years in a patient registration environment, (preferably hospital) and knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English).

Responsibilities

Obtains and verifies accurate registration data
Responsible for registration process
Performs basic Health Information functions (when paper charts are in use)
Confidentiality and security of patient health information
Performs general clerical functions
Responsible for filing/scanning
Responsible for financial functions such as
Demonstrates an understanding of Admission Policies and Procedures in performing job duties and instructing patients. Routinely uses Admissions Policy and Procedure manual and other reference materials
Utilizes the HIS Affinity system to its full capacity via CRT. Continues to grow in the use of the computer as its capabilities expand.
Promotes a positive patient/interfacility relation and a caring environment.
Maintains confidentiality of patients, services rendered, and financial or demographic information.
Performs similar job related duties as assigned.
Performs similar job related duties as assigned. Cross train to perform the above mentioned functions in other outpatient departments.
Performs similar job duties as assigned in multiple outpatient departments.