Job Location : Amsterdam,NY, USA
St. Mary's Healthcare has been named a 2025 Times Union Top Workplace . We are the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 14 years ago.
Job Requisition: REQ3707 Employment Type: Per Diem Shift: Day-Evening Hours Per Week: As scheduled
Hiring Range: $18.39-$24.59
The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Responsibilities:
• Greets patients and visitors, responds to questions/concerns and directs them to appropriate location. Provides on-going communication with clinical staff regarding patient status
• Collects and enters all necessary demographic, clinical, billing and insurance from patients or responsible parties.
• Explains processes and forms to patients prior to securing signatures and ensures that all documents are properly signed and witnessed as required
• Determines and accepts required payments, including co-pays and deductibles.
• Ensures promotion of an exceptional experience by ensuring prompt, courteous service and adherence to SMH core behaviors.
• Reviews scripts for accuracy: Ensures accurate coding
• Follows all procedures relating to registration including notification of patient admission, medical necessity, checking and scanning of physician prescriptions
• Conducts patient interviews with compassion and confidentiality
Education: • High School Diploma/GED required
Complexity of Work: • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
Personal Protective Equipment: • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.