- Registers patients for lab work, verifies accuracy of insurance information, collects payments
- Input all updated patient information into patient profile and lab account.
- Works directly with patients and their families
- Prepares patient charts
- Admit and discharge each lab account
- File lab orders for upcoming surgeries
- Answer phones
- Maintains as confidential all observed or acquired information regarding the patient, the patients history, surgical procedure, and perioperative experience.
- Maintains inter-staff communication as confidential.
- Assists in the collection of data for continuing quality improvement.
- Ensures waiting area is kept neat and tidy.
- Performs other duties assigned.
- High School Diploma or GED required. Post-secondary education preferred.
- BLS Certification required.
- Use of knowledge of medical terminology.
- Able to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
- Dependable and customer service oriented.
- Previous healthcare experience preferred.
- 1 year related experience and/or training
- Use of interpersonal communication techniques.
- Computer skills with emphasis on healthcare systems.
- Organization and time management without direct order.
- Knowledge of team building and dynamics.
- Physical movements include sitting, reaching, bending, stooping and stretching.
- Able to lift a minimum of 15 lbs.
Registration Clerk - Shreveport, United States - Specialists Hospital Shreveport, LLC
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Job Description
Job DescriptionPosition Overview:Under the direction of the Billing Office Manager, the Registration Clerk is responsible for daily patient registration for the Pre-Admissions department.
This position is a full time position working Monday through Friday.
Essential Job Functions