Registration Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Position Overview : Under the direction of the Business Office Manager, the hospital Admissions & Reception Clerk is responsible for daily patient admissions for surgical procedures.

This position is a full time position working Monday through Friday 5 : 30 am to 2 : 00 pm.

Essential Job Functions

• Registers patients for procedures, verifies accuracy of insurance information, collects payments
• Works directly with patients and their families.
• Answer phones.
• Back-up Relief for Receptionist / Admit clerk in other areas.
• Maintains as confidential all observed or acquired information regarding the patient, the patients history, surgical procedure, and perioperative experience. Maintains inter-staff communication as confidential.
• Assists in the collection of data for continuing quality improvement.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required. Post-secondary education preferred.
• BLS Certification required.
• CPSI (software) knowledge preferred.
• Use of knowledge of medical terminology.
• Able to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Dependable and customer service oriented.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Other Skills / Abilities

• Use of interpersonal communication techniques.
• Computer skills with emphasis on healthcare systems.
• Organization and time management without direct order.
• Knowledge of team building and dynamics.
• Physical movements include sitting, reaching, bending, stooping and stretching.
• Able to lift a minimum of 15 lbs.
Benefits :
• 401(k)
• Sick and vacation after waiting period
• Health, vision, and dental coverage, after waiting period
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• 401k with employer contribution

Specialists Hospital Shreveport is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.