Admissions Clerk PRN

Jeff Davis Hospital; Hazlehurst (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jeff Davis Hospital in Hazlehurst, GA is seeking a Patient Registration Clerk to register all patient types (emergency department, inpatient and outpatients) in accordance with regulatory standards and directives from the CEO. You will verify insurance and collect copays, ensuring accurate data entry and timely access to care.

The role requires basic typing skills, proper phone etiquette, and computer proficiency, with 1–2 years of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Basic typing skills, proper phone etiquette and computer proficiency.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems.

Responsibilities

• Register all patient types (emergency department, inpatient and outpatients) in accordance with standards and CEO direction.
• Verify insurance and collect copays.
• Ensure accurate data entry and maintain quality records.
• Support patient access to care through timely information and service.

Skills

Typing

Phone etiquette

Reading comprehension

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Jeff Davis Hospital - Hazlehurst, GA 31539

Education Level: High School

Travel Percentage: None

Position Description

The primary purpose of your position is to register all patient types to include emergency department, inpatient and outpatients in accordance with DNV, Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern our facility and as may be directed by the CEO to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. You will also verify insurance and collect copays.

Physical Demands

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; handle or feel objects, tools, controls; reach with hand and arms, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include:

• Close vision
• Distant vision
• Color vision
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus

Must possess the ability to think and work effectively under stress, subject to frequent interruptions and be willing to work beyond normal working hours as necessary.

Work Environment

Specific hazards include repetitive motion; risk of electric shock. The noise level is quiet to moderate.

Temperature and humidity are within normal range.

Worksite measurements: Standard height of desk/countertop.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years related experience and/or training; preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic typing skills, proper phone etiquette and computer software.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide by 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money.