What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registration / Referral Clerk - Rural Health Clinic - Full Time position at Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc?
The Registration Clerk performs general clerical tasks regarding patient registration, point of service collections, determining insurance eligibility and co-pay / deductibility information, as well as all other job-related duties as assigned. The position may be required to perform tasks which involve exposure to visible or invisible blood contamination or reasonably anticipated blood contamination; knowledgeable of CLH policies and procedures related to blood born pathogen exposure and biohazard waste; follow procedure(s) for handling, cleaning, disposing, moving or removing of objects/materials and the cleaning up of blood, infectious materials or body fluids.
- Greet patients and visitors, determine purpose of visit, providing appropriate direction
- Notify clinical staff or department of patient/visitor presence as needed
- Collect patient demographic information, inputting data into EMR accurately
- Complete registration information into EMR accurately and efficiently
- Verify insurance information and allowable benefits for services
- Obtain authorization, precertification and/or provider referral, if appropriate
- Determine method of payment for services
- Collect payment from patients for copayments, deductibles and private pay visits
- Maintain and balance cash box per shift
- Organize charts and in manner appropriate to department
- Enter patient information into EMR and/or other RHC programs
- Answer phones, transferring calls if needed in a timely manner
- Assist as needed with special projects, assignments or other duties as assigned
- Remain calm and professional, even in stressful situations
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High School Graduate or equivalent preferred
- Previous healthcare experience preferred
- Proficiency in MS Word and data entry
- Good Communication and Listening Skills
- Must be able to speak, read and write the English language
All CLH colleagues are required to pass a Level 2 AHCA Background Screening. For more information, please go to https://info.flclearinghouse.com
About Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc
Located in Blountstown, Florida, CLH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that includes a 10-bed Critical Access Hospital; Calhoun-Liberty Primary Care (RHC) and Calhoun County EMS (911 on-the scene care, emergency transportation an extended transportation needs). Complementing our dedicated emergency department, in-patient, outpatient, primary care, and transitional rehabilitation services, CLH also offers, a Full-service Laboratory; Radiology - Imaging (x-ray, CT, Ultrasound); Respiratory, including pulmonary rehab therapy; Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy, as well as IV Infusion Therapy. The Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc. (CLHA) contracts with Alliant Management Services for administrative operations and has a formal partnership with Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) to enhance service capabilities and resources available to CLH. CLH is currently constructing a new $40 million state-of-the-art 50,000 square foot facility set to open Summer 2025.