Registration Clerk RHC Clinics Position Available In Alachua, Florida

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

Arranges for the efficient and orderly admission ofclinic patients. Ensures that patient information is collected andthat patients are aware of hospital policies and procedures.

Distributes appropriate information to hospital departments.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for schedulingpatients, setting up patient files, registering patients, enteringcharges for clinic services Responsible for verifying payment(insurance, workers comp, indigent etc.) eligibility. Responsiblefor obtaining all needed patient signatures and collecting paymenton outgoing patients. Record payments and forward to NTMC Businessoffice per clinic policy. Provides information to thepatient/patient representative about billing, complaint process,patient rights, and HIPAA. Distributes Clinic specific literature.

Communicates appropriately and clearly to supervisor, physicians,and coworkers. Interacts professionally and compassionately withpatients/their families and provides explanations and verbalreassurance as necessary. Ensures that documentation meets currentstandards and clinic/hospital policies Maintain accurate patientmedical records. File new patient documents, physician notes, andreports according to clinic policy

BASIC SKILLS

Basic computerknowledge (experience w/ Word/Excel etc. or the willingness tolearn) and ability to touch type. Experience with informationsystems or the willingness to learn.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCEREQUIRED

Basic computer knowledge (experience w/ Word/Excel etc. orthe willingness to learn) and ability to touch type. Experiencewith information systems or the willingness to learn.

LANGUAGESKILLS

Basic computer knowledge (experience w/ Word/Excel etc. orthe willingness to learn) and ability to touch type. Experiencewith information systems or the willingness to learn.

PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS

May be required to sit or stand for long periods oftime. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions of the position without compromising patientcare.