What are the responsibilities and job description for the ER Clerk position at Nevada Regional Medical Center?
Pay: Base Wage starting at $15.66; increased based on experience
Incentive Eligible Position: Yes
Essential Functions:
- Interviews patients and accurately enters patient demographics into the registration database.
- Accurately enters insurance information into the registration database and reviews benefit information to determine up-front payment requirements.
- Accurately posts up-front payments made by patients.
- Confirms pre-admission information.
- Obtains signatures on legal consents and insurance forms.
- Verifies patient identity by checking identification, preparing and placing identification band on patients.
- Admits emergency room and maternity patients.
- Coordinates with the ER physician and staff with patient transfers by communicating with the ambulance and/or med flight staff.
- Highly organized and able to perform professionally under pressure.
- Able to multitask and is always aware of surroundings.
- Accurately ensures that orders have been obtained and are copied in the registration database.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
Skills Abilities:
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels.
- Ability to complete competency CPR and First Aid.
- Ability to perform simple mathematical equations.
- Ability to prioritize and compete multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of simple computer processes.
Working Conditions:
- Possible exposure to inside environmental conditions.
- Exposure to distressed patients, families, or visitors.
Physical Demands:
- Requires standing, sitting or walking for up to 8 hours or longer per day.
- The ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Qualifications:
- High School graduate or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience.
- Previous experience with registration/data entry.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with medical diagnostic procedures.
Salary : $16