Registration Clerk- Roma Family Health Clinic

Starr County Memorial Hospital - Roma, TX

Full-time

Onsite - Roma, TX

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Registration Clerk at Roma Family Health Clinic is responsible for registering patients for various services, including outpatient and emergency department care. This role involves coordinating activities with patient service departments, calculating charges, verifying insurance, and collecting necessary deposits. The clerk plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient patient admissions and maintaining accurate patient information.

Responsibilities

• Register patients for outpatient, emergency department, or inpatient services.
• Coordinate activities with patient service departments as necessary.
• Calculate charges, verify insurance, and collect deposits as necessary.
• Prepare appropriate documents for patient registration.
• Ensure accurate patient information is collected and verify insurance benefits and eligibility.
• Answer and route incoming telephone calls promptly and courteously.
• Perform paging and announce public messages as per hospital policy.
• Greet visitors to the clinic and direct them to appropriate areas.
• Participate in the upfront collection process of co-pays, co-insurance, deductibles, and discounts.
• Arrange for patients to speak with a financial counselor if needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Preferred: Associates of Applied Science in Business (AAS), Graduate from a Health Information Management program, or Certified Medical Office Specialist.
• One year of experience working in a medical office setting preferred.