What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Screener position at Howard County Community Health Clinic?
South Plains Rural Health Services is currently hiring in Levelland for a Patient Screener. This is a full-time position with benefits.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Greets patients and answers telephone in a courteous and professional manner, addresses questions and directs calls.
2. Ensures patient confidentiality, and provides patients with needed information.
3. Schedules appointments, pulls and prepares medical charts, and maintains smooth patient flow throughout clinic.
4. Gathers third party payment information, records charges, and bills patients for services provided as indicated on the encounter for
5. Establishes that each patient is advised of the Sliding Fee Scale and makes adjustments accordingly.
6. Collects and receives patient fees.
7. Collects and maintains patient registration and utilization data for the UDS reports.
8. Maintain positive and professional attitude toward other employees and staff.
9. Recognize own role in marketing of clinic services by developing positive relations with the public in general.
10. Participates in the health center’s performance improvement activities and performs duties in accordance with applicable standards.
11. Performs other necessary duties as required by the Clinic Manager to meet the goal of providing primary health care services.
12. Performs other necessary duties required by the Clinic Manager and/or the Chief Executive Officer to meet the goal of providing primary health care.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person