Job Description:Rivers Health is seeking a Per-Diem Patient Access Clerk: * Verifies and correctly enters patient demographic and insurance dataincluding any insurance notification required.
Performs clerical duties such as admission, discharges, transfers
and deaths as needed
Completes all required forms and scanning to maintain complete
patient record.
Answers switchboard/phone and appropriately responds to emergency
alarms as required.
Safely transports patients, supplies and specimens as needed.
Responsible for accepting and processing payments.
Processes department supply ordering, equipment maintenance, repair
requisitions and department mail.
Maintains patient privacy and respects values of individual patients
and provides services accordingly.
Provides cooperative and courteous service to patients, physicians,
staff members and visitors in a timely manner with the utmost ofprofessional behavior.
Participates in unit meetings, statistical data gathering and
quality improvement activities including serving on qualityimprovement teams.
Maintains tidiness of registration and waiting area. Cleans desk,
counter tops, cabinets, etc. as needed.
Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, safety,
environmental and infection control standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.
ER Specific:
Observes and reports all patient concerns and changes in condition
to a Nurse immediately. * Maintains current BLS certification.
Performs and documents ER patient care technician duties while
maintaining aseptic technique as directed including: * vital signs
EKGs
finger stick blood glucose monitoring
inserts and removes urinary catheter
administers enemas as directed
obtains and records patient specimens
Assists RN with other patient care duties
Maintains patient room cleanliness as needed
Requirements:EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:High school diploma or equivalent.
