• Patient Access Clerk - PRN

    LifePoint Health (Athens, TN)


    Patient Access Clerk,Admitting/RegistrationDepartment

    Job Type:PRN,VariableShift

     

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

    Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following:

    * 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 otherappropriate personnelregardingadmission to exchange necessary information anddetermineplacement.

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

    Benefits Include:

    * Competitive Pay

    * Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) forfull-time/part-time employees

    * Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

    * 401(k) plan with company matchfor full-time/part-time employees

    * Tuition Reimbursement/Assistancefor qualified applicants

     

    Minimum EducationHigh school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience: □ Preferred X Required

    Required SkillsKnowledge of Medical Terminology / Insurance:X Preferred □ Required

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    **Organization:** **Starr Regional Medical Center*

    **Title:** *Patient Access Clerk - PRN*

    **Location:** *Tennessee-Athens*

    **Requisition ID:** *7412-7164*