BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

To obtain all necessary information from outpatients to initiate treatment and billing by completing data entry and clinical information into the registration system.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Enter and/or verify all information into Medipac registration system
• Complete Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire for every Medicare patient
• Departures of Immediate Care charts
• Make up new charts for Immediate Care
• Request jackets for add on patients in Mammography
• Answer the phones and overhead page
• Memo all pertinent information regarding billing and insurance into Medipac system
• Day shift and afternoon shift coverage
• Co-coordinated lunch and break periods
• Ability to multitask patient registration with phone calls
• Ability to assist patients in wheelchairs and transport if necessary
• Prompt and regular attendance at assigned facility/area of assignment.
• Ability to interact with patients, employees, and other occupants in an appropriate manner
• Ability to receive, understand, and implement direction from supervision and management
• Ability to effectively function within the framework of department and organizational policies and procedures
• Ability to successfully complete ongoing department and organizational competency requirements
• Other duties as assigned by the Director or designee

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education/Experience

• Ability to type at least 35 wpm
• High School diploma or equivalent

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

JOB LOCATION AND SCHEDULING

• Varied locations and hours as required by the job (generally scheduled for 8-hour shifts).
• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.

Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Basic-intermediate knowledge of medical terminology is preferred
• Experience and knowledge with computer systems, especially Cerner and Microsoft Office
• Basic knowledge of insurance rules and requirements
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure
  • Excellent typing and spelling skills
  • Subject to frequent interruptions and re-prioritization of work.
  • Able to complete organizational education/competency requirements on time without coaching.
• Excellent telephone skills and professional manner
  • Demonstrates effective communication with patients who are suffering from physical, mental, or emotional stress
• Certified in CPR

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Hours of operation with shifts as assigned including occasional overtime, on-call or off-shifts (evenings and/or weekends) scheduled as necessary.
• Lunch and break periods must be coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate staffing during hospice hours of operation.
• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.
• Subject to emergency and other crisis situations
• Hazardous Exposure Category 2
• Sitting/standing/moving about during working hours (see attached Physical Requirements Addendum for details)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ADDENDUM:

PURPOSE: To identify specific functions, job requirements and work environment factors that could affect job performance.

Check all factors that are present as essential job requirements and check whether the factor is performed.

O = Occasi 0- 33% of the work shift or 0- 32 repetitions.

F = Frequently = 34-66% of the work shift or 32-200+ repetitions.

C = C 67-100% of the work shift or 200+ repetitions.

N = Not essential job requirement.

O Standing

F Walking

N Lifting (70 pounds)

N Carrying (70 pounds)

N Pushing (70 pounds)

N Climbing with (70 pounds)

O Stooping/Bending

O Twisting/Turning

O Kneeling/Squatting

N Crawling

F Reaching Up/Reaching Forward