Registration Clerk, PRN

NueHealth • St. Joseph, MO

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates the reception area activities to promote communication throughout the Facility. Performs clerical and reception duties. Maintains the Facility’s medical records according to established guidelines and requirements. Reviews records for compliance with approved policies. Assures all operative reports are completed.

Requirements

• Good communication and organizational skills required
• Two years’ clerical experience required
• Requires language skills adequate for written and interpersonal communication in American English, and ability to communicate with a professional translator of various languages occasionally
• Requires visual and auditory acuity adequate to monitor patient and visitor activity and for frequent use of computers and occasional use of other business office equipment
• Ability to sit for long periods and to perform desk and office activities

Nice To Haves

• Medical Clerical experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Admits patients to the Facility following the established policies and procedures.
• Assembles patient medical record forms and necessary information for Clinical team.
• Assists Financial Counselor in obtaining pertinent information to register patients and attaches proper means to document patient identity.
• Provides pertinent information to the patient's family in the waiting area according to policies and procedures.
• Monitors waiting area.
• Coordinates reception area activities for effective communication with all areas of the Facility.
• Answers telephone and intercom courteously and in a quiet, pleasant voice.
• Accepts and relays messages effectively.
• Informs other departments of admissions and activities concerning admissions.
• Maintains and protects each patient's right to confidentiality.
• Identifies emergencies and initiates appropriate response.
• Assumes clerical responsibilities as necessary.
• Assist in ordering and stocking clerical supplies.
• Assists in maintaining cost effectiveness by preventing waste of supplies.
• Maintains order and cleanliness of the front desk.
• Performs interdepartmental errands when needed.
• Assists with preparation and maintenance of Facility records and reports.
• Monitors and stocks nourishment area; maintains cleanliness and order of the area.
• Adheres to medico-legal requirements when answering correspondence and inquiries.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed