Registration / Referral Clerk - Rural Health Clinic - Full Time in Blountstown, Florida at Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc

The Registration Clerk performs general clerical tasks regarding patient registration, point of service collections, determining insurance eligibility and co-pay / deductibility information, as well as all other job-related duties as assigned. The position may be required to perform tasks which involve exposure to visible or invisible blood contamination or reasonably anticipated blood contamination; knowledgeable of CLH policies and procedures related to blood born pathogen exposure and biohazard waste; follow procedure(s) for handling, cleaning, disposing, moving or removing of objects/materials and the cleaning up of blood, infectious materials or body fluids.
- Greet patients and visitors, determine purpose of visit, providing appropriate direction
- Notify clinical staff or department of patient/visitor presence as needed
- Collect patient demographic information, inputting data into EMR accurately
- Complete registration information into EMR accurately and efficiently
- Verify insurance information and allowable benefits for services
- Obtain authorization, pre-certification and/or provider referral, if appropriate
- Determine method of payment for services
- Collect payment from patients for copayments, deductibles and private pay visits
- Maintain and balance cash box per shift
- Organize charts and in manner appropriate to department
- Enter patient information into EMR and/or other RHC programs
- Answer phones, transferring calls if needed in a timely manner
- Assist as needed with special projects, assignments or other duties as assigned
- Remain calm and professional, even in stressful situations
- All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred
• Previous healthcare experience preferred
• Proficiency in MS Word and data entry
• Good Communication and Listening Skills
• Must be able to speak, read and write the English language

All CLH colleagues are required to pass a Level 2 AHCA Background Screening. For more information, please go to https://info.flclearinghouse.com