What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registration Clerk position at PUTNAM COUNTY HOSPITAL?
Putnam County Hospital is looking for a full-time Registration Clerk to join our team. This position would work Monday-Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. This position is full-time, benefits eligible.
| Job Summary: | Uses exceptional customer service skills to greet patients and guide them through the admittance process, successfully distributes transfer paperwork to the necessary departments, accurately inputs relevant demographic and insurance information into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and works well within the team environment of the department and cross-functionally throughout the hospital. |
| Job Duties/Responsibilities: | |
| • | Accurately enters all patient demographic, billing, and insurance information in Electronic Medical Record |
| • | Verifies insurance coverage |
| • | Obtains appropriate signed statements and authorizations |
| • | Efficiently conducts admittance and transfer procedures |
| • | Maintains a working knowledge of the Electronic Medical Record, insurance coverages, and billing policies |
| • | Abides by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) guidelines |
| • | Helps cover Information Desk as needed (greeting patients, COVID screening, answering/transferring calls and emails) |
| • | Adheres to all hospital policies and procedures |
| • | Performs other duties as assigned |
Qualifications:
| Education Experience: | HS Graduate or Equivalent |
| Years of Related Experience: | None |
| License/Certificate Required: | No |
| Driver's License Required: | Yes |
| Travel Requirements: | None |
| Age Requirement: | 18 |
| Job Requirements: | |
| • | Familiarity with or the ability to quickly learn Electronic Medical Record system (CPSI) |
| • | Exceptional customer service skills |
| • | Excellent verbal and written communication skills |
| • | Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality |
| • | Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines |
| • | Accurate data entry |
| • | Ability to multi-task |
| Preferred Skills: | |
| • | Proven typing speed of at least 40 WPM |
| • | Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurances |