Patient Access Clerk - PRN

Starr Regional Medical CenterStarr Regional Medical Center, part of LifePoint Health, is a two-hospital system with campuses in Athens and Etowah. The Athens campus provides inpatient and outpatient services through its 118-bed acute care facility and physician practices. Starr Regional Medical Center''s Etowah campus is home to an emergency department, outpatient services, an 88-bed skilled and long-term care nursing home, a senior care program and wound care center. Our Athens campus is currently seeking talent to fill the position of variable shifts Patient Access Clerk. This job is permanent, PRN.Benefits Include: Competitive Pay Heath Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees 401(k) plan with company match Paid Training Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicantsCore competencies for the position include, but are not limited to the following: 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.

Created: 2021-11-29