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divh2Registration Clerk -- Part-Time/h2pNon Clinical/ppPart-Time, Monday - Friday 3p-7p/ppOn-site Gainesville, TX 76240, USA/ph3Description/h3pArranges for the efficient and orderly admission of inpatients and admission of individuals who have hospital-based outpatient testing or procedures. Ensures that the patient information is collected and that patients are aware of hospital policies and procedures. Distributes appropriate information to ancillary departments. Reports to the Patient Access Supervisor./ppSummary Of Essential Job Functions/pulliResponsible for registering patients for hospital services from a physicians office and pre-admitting these patients as needed./liliResponsible for admitting requirements for patients scheduled for admissions and outpatient procedures, obtaining authorization and verifying insurance eligibility./liliResponsible for interviewing patients or their representative, obtaining personal information or verifying information already on file, including emergency numbers and insurance information./liliProvides information to the patient/representative about billing, complaint process, patient rights, and HIPAA. Distributes hospital specific literature./liliResponsible, when previous arrangements have been made or a co-payment is required, to collect such payments, record payment and forward to the Business Office personnel./liliResponsible for knowing hospital policies and being familiar with hospital services that are available./liliDemonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function well in stressful situations./liliTreats patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures confidentiality of patients records./liliInteracts professionally with patient/family and provides explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary./liliMaintains good working relationships both within the department and with other departments./liliEnsures that documentation meets current standards and policies./liliAnswers the telephone in a polite manner and communicates information to the appropriate personnel/family member./liliPerforms other related duties as assigned by the Patient Access Supervisor./li/ulpBasic Skills/pulliBasic computer knowledge./liliAbility to type accurately with speed/liliAble to use office machines efficiently/liliExcellent customer services skills./li/ulpEducation And Experience/pulliHigh School graduate or equivalent./liliPrefers someone who has at least 6 months experience in a medical office or hospital setting./li/ulpLanguage Skills/pulliAble to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing./liliAdditional language a plus/li/ulpPhysical Requirements/pulliMust be able to lift 40lbs./liliMust be able to stoop, bend, or sit for long periods of time./li/ulpEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor./p/div