What are the responsibilities and job description for the ED Patient Access Clerk position at Western Missouri Medical Center?
Job Type
Part-time
Description
PURPOSE STATEMENT
As directed, complete accurate registration of all patients presenting to Western Missouri Medical Center for clinical testing, verification of accounts.
Essential Functions
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Part-time
Description
PURPOSE STATEMENT
As directed, complete accurate registration of all patients presenting to Western Missouri Medical Center for clinical testing, verification of accounts.
Essential Functions
- Perform registration duties as requested.
- Obtain correct patient demographic and insurance information.
- Determine benefits, co-pays and deductibles.
- Collect and enter accurate MSP information for Medicare patients.
- Collect and transcribe correct documentation for VA patients including transfer of care requirements.
- Collect data as requested.
- Demonstrate competency with equipment, utilize supplies, and equipment properly.
- Demonstrate behaviors which promote professionalism.
- Work without constant supervision, meet deadlines, and make decisions based on relevant facts.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
- Perform other essential duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Typing skills of 45 WPM.
- Previous clerical experience.
- Great customer service skills.
- Must be self-motivated and can work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.
- Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.
- Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
- Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
- Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
- Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
- Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs.
- Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.