Patient Access Clerk - Memorial Healthcare : Job Details

The Patient Access Clerk is responsible for the pre-admission, admission and registration of all patients into the hospital in a courteous and professional manner. This position is responsible for interviewing and gathering of complete and accurate data to complete the admission/ registration process accurately, efficiently, and expeditiously. The Patient Access Clerk is responsible for assisting in assigning appropriate units for inpatients, census reporting, and registration of Same Day Surgical patients, outpatients, and emergency patients. Also registers routine outpatient procedures upon request from physician offices and patients. Collects appropriate monies, escorts patients to their appropriate destinations, when applicable. Obtains appropriate signatures, notifies patients/guests of hospital regulations, policies and services. Determines medical necessity on each physician order by assuring all essential elements are present on each order. Strives for superior performance by c...Patient Access, Clerk, Patient, Emergency Room, High School, Healthcare, Physician