Full-time FMS Admissions Clerk

Job description

Description Lexington Regional Health Center Title: Admission Clerk: Date: August 1, 2021: Supervisor: Clinic Administrator: Department: Family Medicine Specialists: FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Principle duties and responsibilities: - Accurately screen and register patients ensuring all demographic, relationship, and insurance information is entered into the system accurately and promptly while demonstrating care, courtesy and confidentiality with each patient. - Ensure patient’s consent is signed, message from Medicare is documented (if applicable), Medicare Questionnaire is completed (if applicable), and the patient receives a copy of the Patient Bill of Rights, Payment Policies and HIPAA Privacy (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability). - Review and manage work queues including Eligibility, Medicare Secondary Payer Questionnaire Completion, Incomplete Verification, and Registration Error/Follow-up. - Answer phone calls and assist or route the caller appropriately throughout the facility. - Processes cash, check, or credit card payments in person and over the phone. - Post payments to patients’ accounts, and balance cash drawer at the end of each shift. - Follow up with pat...