The Clerical Specialist is responsible for registering patients into the health information system by interviewing patients and gathering and processing complete demographic, insurance and other visit related information.

Responsibilities include accurate identification of patients, identifying source of payment, verifying insurance eligibility, collecting payment and interacting with patients and family, insurers, members of hospital departments, providers, and other team members.

Requirements

• One year previous experience in clerical or receptionist position and/or customer service required
  • one year experience in healthcare preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Understanding of medical terminology preferred
• Prefer CHAA certification with National Association of Healthcare Access Management (NAHAM)
• Must be a Notary Public or obtain within 45 days of employment

Company Information

Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.

Equal Opportunity

Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.