Responsible for all functions related to admission of Clinic patients, including initial financial counseling for patients. Responsible for cashier functions. Delivers services according to the Scope of Service for Patient Registration. Responsible for providing customer focused, efficient, and professional patient registration. Updates existing patient system information to ensure accuracy of demographic and insurance data. Obtains pre-authorization when needed from payer. Communicates co-pays and deductibles to patients. Receives receipts and deposits cash, checks and charge cards. Responsible for collection of cash at time of services when warranted. Will cross train to all functions of Patient Access.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent (GED certificate) or Associates degree
Minimum Work Experience
Required: Computer experience necessary. Ability to problem solve difficult situations. Able to adjust to different schedules and different clinics. Excellent communication, interpersonal, phone and customer service skills required
Preferred: Experience with insurance billing or medical admitting/cashiering. Medical or general office experience preferred. Able to adjust to different schedules and different clinics.
Functional Demands
Working Conditions
Clinic office settings. Frequent interruptions and stressful situations. Must be on-site at the SJH campus or other facilities to fulfill the responsibilities of this role.
Physical Requirements
90% of the shift sitting at a computer. 75-90% of the shift sitting at a desk. Intermittent standing and walking. Ability to push, pull, bend and reach. Ability to lift 20 pounds.
Direct Reports: None
Reports to: Clinic Operations Manager Urgent Care
Internal and External Contacts: Patients and family members, visitors, vendors, staff members and general public.
Leadership Capabilities
Attention to Detail
- Completes tasks in a way that ensures there are no errors
- Methodically and patiently reviews work to identify any mistakes or discrepancies
- Creates and stores documentation in a way that is thorough and easy to access.
Composure
·Remains calm when times are tough·Maintains balance when the unexpected happens
Time Management
- Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently
- Concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities
- Gets more done in less time than others
Organizing
- Can coordinate multiple activities and resources at once to accomplish a goal
- Arranges information and files in a useful manner
Interpersonal Skills
- Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down and sideways, inside and outside the organization
- Builds appropriate rapport
- Uses diplomacy and tact