Registration Clerk

Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa•Tama, IA

15h

About The Position

Receives incoming calls, greets visitors and schedules appointments utilizing current computer system. Directs them to appropriate staff members. Schedules appointments for all services provided within the clinic. Coordinate transfer of medical records to be received prior to office visit for new patients. Uses recall and alerts to schedule patients that are due for screenings. Ensure patients provide current insurance and demographic information. Accurately check in patients for scheduled appointments and complete necessary forms. Reviews RTS daily and informs Benefit Coordinators if no active insurance coverage. Updates patient status and demographics in electronic medical record. Scans and files all patient information in electronic health record Record all patient information utilizing specified forms and scan information into record. Promotes Patient Portal to meet meaningful use requirements. Explain general eligibility requirements and refer questions to appropriate staff. Utilizes available system reports to complete registration tasks. Works positively with all staff members to ensure quality patient care. Responsible of obtaining consents and maintaining current HIPAA on file. Ensure waiting area is neat and organized. Participate on committees as assigned. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and two years of clerical experience within a medical healthcare setting.
Must have at least one year experience working with electronic medical record system.
Able to work efficiently in a fast pace work environment.
Must maintain patient rights and confidentiality.
Must possess computer skills, prefer familiarity with Excel, other Microsoft Office programs.
Must submit to and successfully complete background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Prefer knowledge of medical terminology and overall clinical operations.
Prefer ability to speak and understand Meskwaki.
Must be sensitive to the Tribal customs and health needs of the Tribe.

Responsibilities

Receives incoming calls, greets visitors and schedules appointments utilizing current computer system.
Directs them to appropriate staff members.
Schedules appointments for all services provided within the clinic.
Coordinate transfer of medical records to be received prior to office visit for new patients.
Uses recall and alerts to schedule patients that are due for screenings.
Ensure patients provide current insurance and demographic information.
Accurately check in patients for scheduled appointments and complete necessary forms.
Reviews RTS daily and informs Benefit Coordinators if no active insurance coverage.
Updates patient status and demographics in electronic medical record.
Scans and files all patient information in electronic health record Record all patient information utilizing specified forms and scan information into record.
Promotes Patient Portal to meet meaningful use requirements.
Explain general eligibility requirements and refer questions to appropriate staff.
Utilizes available system reports to complete registration tasks.
Works positively with all staff members to ensure quality patient care.
Responsible of obtaining consents and maintaining current HIPAA on file.
Ensure waiting area is neat and organized.
Participate on committees as assigned.
Other duties as assigned