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Patient Access Clerk,Admitting Job Type:PRN,VariableShift(s)
Performs receptionist, registration, and clerical duties associated with direct and scheduled patient admissions.
Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following: * Ensures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy. * Distributes andexplainsforms, documents, and educational handouts to patients or family members. * Meets with patient or patient's caregiver before or after admission to exchange necessary information and documentation.Provides explanation of process and addresses concerns and questions. * Communicates with admitting physician's office, nursing unit staff, and/or otherappropriate personnelregardingadmission to exchange necessary information anddetermineplacement. * Verifies insurance benefits and obtains precertification/authorizationas necessary.Determinesand accepts required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refers to financial counselors for follow up.
Benefits Include:
Minimum Education High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience: □ Preferred X Required Required Skills Knowledge of Medical Terminology / Insurance: X Preferred □ Required
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Organization: *Starr Regional Medical Center
Title: Patient Access Clerk - PRN
Location: Tennessee-Athens
Requisition ID: 7412-7082