• Clerk- Registration I PRN

    LifePoint Health (Lawrenceburg, TN)


    06445 Registration Clerk STRHS-Lawrenceburg Job Description

    Performs receptionist, registration, and clerical duties associated with direct and scheduled patient admissions.

     

    Reports to: Director of Business Office

     

    FLSA: Non-exempt

     

    Grade: 3

     

    EEO: □ 01 Officials and Managers □ 02 Professionals □ 03 Technicians □ 04 Sales Workers X 05 Administrative Support Workers □ 06 Craft Workers □ 07 Operatives □ 08 Laborers and Helpers □ 09 Service Workers

     

    Essential Functions ?

     

    Ensures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy.

     

    Distributes and explains forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients or family members.

     

    Meets with patient or patient's caregiver before or after admission to exchange necessary information and documentation. Provides explanation of process and addresses concerns and questions.

     

    Communicates with admitting physician's office, nursing unit staff, and/or other appropriate personnel regarding admission to exchange necessary information and determine placement.

     

    Verifies insurance benefits and obtains precertification/authorization as necessary. Determines and accepts required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refers to financial counselors for follow up.

     

    Job Requirements ?

     

    *Minimum Education*

    X High school diploma or equivalent Preferred

    *Required Skills*

    Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

     

    *Required Skills*

    Certifications:

    • Basic Life Support (BLS) □ Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) □ Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) □ Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) □ Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) □Other__________________________ □Other_________________________ "can be obtained within first 30 days of employment"

    *Required Skills*

    Licenses:

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    **Organization:** **Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg*

    **Title:** *Clerk- Registration I PRN*

    **Location:** *Tennessee-Lawrenceburg*

    **Requisition ID:** *7425-3527*