Patient Access Clerk

Ray County Hospital & Healthcare • Richmond, MO

6h

About The Position

Responsible for greeting incoming patients, distributing paperwork, entering in pertinent information, including insurance and demographics

Requirements

• Able to work independently with little oversight and direction
• Able to work well with others
• Strong sense of work ethic and customer service
• Ability to multitask
• Knowledge of Insurance preferable
• Able to do 12 hour shifts
• Able to work night shift
• Able to work weekend/holiday shift
• Take call one weekend every 6th week
• Computer literate
• Use of 10 key
• Proficient in Math and reconciliation
• Ability to use office equipment to include but not limited to; postage machine, copy machine & fax
• High School graduate with emphasis on Business Courses

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Insurance preferable

Responsibilities

• Registers and/or preregister patients conducting patient interviews within the HIPAA standards and guidelines to obtain and verify demographic, employment, retirement, accident, and insurance information.
• Obtains and verifies Insurance cards & Picture ID and scans into EMR.
• Runs Eligibility for every patient at the time of check in.
• Confirms accuracy of required data obtained to complete patient accounts.
• Coordinates determination of eligibility and benefits and ensures insurance precertification, referral, and authorization requirements have been met for all payers.
• Completes all necessary follow-up by obtaining any required information that is unavailable at the time of registration.
• Obtains electronic signatures for consent of treatment, release of information and billing insurance assignment of benefits from the patient.
• Presents patients with necessary information and informs patient of their rights and responsibilities.
• Assures accuracy in the patient identification process and applies patients ID bracelet
• Work flexible shifts if needed and occasionally work a Saturday and Holidays
• Other duties as assigned including but not limited to; filing, sorting & alphabetizing, etc.
• Help cover Switchboard/ER Admissions as needed. This includes an occasional night shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees