Patient Processing Clerk .5 part time - LifePoint Health : Job Details

Performs receptionist, registration, and clerical duties associated with direct and scheduled patient admissions. 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. Follows established policies and procedures, obj...Processing Clerk, Patient, Continuous Improvement, Part Time, Processing, Clerk, Healthcare