Patient Admissions Clerk at SCOTT COUNTY HOSPITAL

Scott City, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Computer Experience, Typing, Telephone Etiquette, Communication Skills, Ten Key

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description Mission of Department: To maintain quality healthcare records and to meet or exceed our customer expectations. Purpose of Position: To provide Mission of Department and perform essential functions listed below. Essential Functions: 1. Answer phone calls efficiently and transfer to appropriate department or personnel. 2. Helps register all patients, in-patient and out-patient, to include specialty clinic services. Obtain and verify all patient demographics for these services, and update patient information in computer system. 3. Receipt private pay payments when received at front desk. 4. File miscellaneous office papers. 5. Answer questions regarding patient account balances if possible, or transfer to appropriate insurance biller. Additional Responsibilities: 1. Billing for Home Health, posts payments from Medicare and 3rd party payers. 2. Charges out all Medi-mate and Meals on Wheels charges monthly. Requirements Education, Qualifications, Experience: 1. High School graduate or equivalent 2. Computer experience required 3. Basic accounting is helpful 4. Experience in working with the public is also helpful. Personal Characteristics: 1. Be able to communicate with customers, associates and other personnel in a friendly, professional manner. 2. Portray an appearance that is neat, clean, and professional. 3. Be a positive member for our customers, visitors, and associates. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1. Computer Experience 2. Typing 3. Telephone Etiquette 4. Communication Skills 5. Ten Key Equipment: Be able to use computer, copy machine, fax machine, and calculator. Expectation of Service: This is a non-exempt 40 hour per week position. Regular and punctual attendance is required. Physical Requirements: This position requires continual sitting and typing at a computer terminal, some walking, bending, stooping, and lifting of up to 25 pounds. Must be able to read, write, hear and understand electronic verbally transcribed information. Scott County Hospital is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Responsibilities

The Patient Admissions Clerk is responsible for answering phone calls, registering patients, and managing patient information. Additional duties include handling payments and assisting with billing inquiries.