Patient Access Clerk – PRN Position Available In McMinn, Tennessee

Patient Access Clerk,RegistrationDepartment Job Type:

PRN,VariableShift 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 enteredinthe registration system with timeliness and accuracy.
• Distributes and explains forms, 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:

• Competitive Pay
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) forfull-time/part-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• 401(k) plan with company matchfor full-time/part-time employees
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistancefor qualified applicants Minimum EducationHigh school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience is requiredRequired SkillsKnowledge of Medical Terminology / Insurance is preferred

• Job:

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• Organization:

• Starr Regional Medical Center

• Title:

• Patient Access Clerk – PRN

• Location:

• Tennessee-Athens

• Requisition ID:

• 7412-7264

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