• Clerk- Registration I PRN

    LifePoint Health (Lawrenceburg, TN)


    06445 Registration Clerk STRHS-Lawrenceburg Job Description

    Job Summary

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

     

    Reports to: Director of Business Office

     

    FLSA: Non-exempt

    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.

    Nonessential Functions

    • Perform other duties as assigned.• Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service, projects and committees as assigned.• Adheres to and supports policies and procedures of the STRHS.• Works scheduled shifts including overtime, when necessary.• Accepts all call schedule as directed.• Maintains a neat and professional appearance in compliance to the existing dress code.

    Organizational Expectations

    • Compliance to the STRH - Lawrenceburg Standards of Performance is required.• Compliance to Dress Code Standards• Should this job description be filled by a PRN employee, they will be subject to the requirements of that position.

    Job Requirements

    Minimum EducationX High school diploma or equivalent Preferred

     

    Required SkillsRequires 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.

    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"

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

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

    **Location:** *Tennessee-Lawrenceburg*

    **Requisition ID:** *7425-3560*