Location: Amsterdam,NY, USA
Job Requisition: REQ2658
Employment Type: Full Time (Temporary)
Shift: Rotating shifts
Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Hiring Range : $17.17-$22.32
The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Responsibilities:
- Greets patients and visitors, responds to questions/concerns and directs them to approproate location. Provides on-going communication with clinical staff regarding patient status
- Collects and enters all necessary demographic, clinical, billing and insurance from patients or responsible parties.
- Explains processes and forms to patients prior to securing signatures and ensures that all documents are properly signed and witnessed as required
- Determines and accepts required payments, including co-pays and deductibles.
- Ensures promotion of an exceptional experience by ensuring prompt, courteous service and adherence to SMH core behaviors.
- Reviews scripts for accuracy: Ensures accurate coding
- Follows all procedures relating to registration including notification of patient admission, medical necessity, checking and scanning of physician prescriptions
- Conducts patient interviews with compasson and confidentiality.Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.
Complexity of Work: - Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
Personal Protective Equipment: - Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Education: - High School Diploma/GED required