Admit Clerk I

• Perform paging, announcement of public messages and respond to all inquiries, in accordance with hospital policy.
• Monitor and announce all emergent and alarm systems according to current hospital policies for Emergency Codes.
• Responsible for the pre-registration and registration of all patients whom need our services, in a considerate, accurate/efficient and timely manner. If unable to get all the necessary information at the time of registration, follow-up and obtain information.
• Follows department’s documentation policy to ensure necessary information is documented in the patient’s account.
• Gathers complete and accurate patient demographic (e.g., name, date of birth, Social Security Number), insurance (e.g. insurer name, plan subscriber) and clinical information from patients and physicians.
• Ensure that all insurance information is promptly and properly verified using EPIC Real Time Eligibility (RTE) or applicable provider portal as needed.
• Responds promptly to patient inquiries regarding hospital billing procedures, policies and statements- aligns patients with resources for financial counseling as needed.
• Works closely with Financial Access to ensure proper financial clearance of scheduled procedures.
• Register patients with on-the-job injuries, MVAs, and other injuries and have them complete the appropriate forms.
• Take payments from customers. Maintain cash drawer and complete daily deposits following department’s cash handling procedure letting the Patient Access Manager know of any cash discrepancies or concerns.
• Collect the co-pays, deductibles, and/or sets payment arrangements when applicable.
• When the service is emergent, the clerk immediately provides whatever information obtained to the clinical staff for patient’s immediate care.
• Understands and follows appropriate rules and regulations regarding patient admissions such as Medicare Secondary Payer, Advance Beneficiary Notices, Message from Medicare, Notice of Privacy Practices, Patient Rights, Advance Directives and EMTALA.
• Ensures all necessary forms, letters of non-coverage, and questionnaires are completed and signed accurately.
• Responsible for identifying and properly coding insurances, DLI's, Medicaid, Medicare, and HMO's.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to: security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
• Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements.
• Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization’s values.
• Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.
• Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards.

• Previous admitting experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to operate a multi-line phone system.
• Ability to perform data entry using EPIC preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (HS) level to be completed within three (3) months of hire.

• Mostly sedentary work. Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Good reading eyesight; color vision - ability to distinguish and identify different colors.
• Ability to communicate using verbal and/or written skills for accurate exchange of information with physicians, nurses, health care professionals, patients and/or family, and the public.
• Considerable reaching/stooping/bending/kneeling/crouching.

• Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction, when necessary. Performs independent problem solving. Decision-making is logical and deliberate.
• Performs actions that demonstrate accountability. Exercises safe judgment in decision-making. Practices within legal and ethical guidelines.
• Demonstrates competency in ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum.

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