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Watertown Regional Medical Center
Clinical Assistant / Clinic Receptionist
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Receptionist greets and directs customers or visitors that come in to an office or business, and answers and directs incoming phone calls. Deals with mail or courier services. May schedule appointments or meeting rooms, gather patient information, or assist with filing or other administrative support work.
$34,264 / year median in Wisconsin
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Description At ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Schedule Highlights Day Shift - 32 hours per week Monday through Friday schedule Clinic hours vary between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Early close every Friday at 3:00 PM Enjoy a consistent weekday off , currently scheduled for Tuesdays Job Summary The Admissions Clerk is responsible for performing reception, registration, and clerical duties associated with patient admissions for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department services. This role obtains accurate demographic, billing, and clinical information, ensures appropriate documentation, and maintains communication with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate an efficient admissions process. Essential Functions Performs patient registration for scheduled and unscheduled admissions, outpatient procedures, and emergency department services. Obtains and verifies patient demographic, billing, and insurance information, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Distributes and explains forms, documents, and educational materials to patients or their caregivers. Coordinates with physician offices, nursing units, and other departments to facilitate the admissions process. Verifies insurance benefits and obtains pre-certifications and authorizations as required. Collects co-pays, deductibles, and other payments; provides referrals for financial counseling as needed. Maintains accurate records of patient interactions and documents actions taken to resolve inquiries. Participates in call rotations as scheduled to support admissions desk coverage. Ensures compliance with organizational policies regarding patient confidentiality and HIPAA regulations. Maintains a clean and organized workspace, including sanitizing equipment and workstations. Assists with additional administrative duties as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Excellent communication and customer service skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook). Basic knowledge of insurance verification and billing processes. Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational and time management skills.