ED Registration Clerk - Full Time - Days

at  Mohawk Valley Health Systems

JOB SUMMARY

Arranges for the efficient and accurate registration of patients presenting for Emergency Services treatment; as well as performs designated Admitting tasks during hours that the Admitting area is closed.

• Uses pre-determined interviewing techniques and scripting when obtaining information from patients and/or patient representatives via bedside registration.
• Understands, explains, and accurately completes required facility forms before obtaining and witnessing patient signatures utilizing a mobile computer on wheels.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and updates account insurance information as appropriate
• Understands the importance of and practices pre-determined MPI search criteria for patient safety and correct medical record documentation.
• Collects Point of Service collections and processes transactions as outlined in the department’s POS collection policy.
• Registers non ED patients as required.
• Perform other duties as required.