Clerk-Registration I

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Lawrenceburg - Lawrenceburg, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Lawrenceburg, TN

Hospitals

About the position

The Clerk-Registration I position at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg involves performing essential receptionist, registration, and clerical duties related to patient admissions. This role is crucial for ensuring that all necessary patient information is accurately collected and processed in a timely manner, contributing to the overall efficiency of the healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform receptionist and registration duties for patient admissions.
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of demographic, billing, and clinical information into the registration system.
• Distribute and explain forms, documents, and educational materials to patients and their families.
• Meet with patients or caregivers to exchange necessary information and documentation before or after admission.
• Communicate with the admitting physician's office and nursing unit staff regarding patient admissions.
• Verify insurance benefits and obtain necessary precertification or authorization.
• Determine and accept required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refer to financial counselors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment are required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification can be obtained within the first 30 days of employment.