ER Clerk

Nevada Regional Medical Center; Nevada (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Regional Medical Center in the United States is seeking a Registration Clerk to accurately collect patient demographics, insurance information, and pre-admission details. This role requires precise data entry, up-front payment review, and timely posting of payments in the registration system.

The successful candidate will work with ER and maternity patients, obtain necessary consents, verify identities, and coordinate transfers with EMS staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of registration/data entry experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Familiarity with medical diagnostic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and enters demographics into the registration database.
• Enter insurance information and review benefits for upfront payment requirements.
• Posts up-front payments made by patients.
• Obtains signatures on legal consents and insurance forms.
• Verifies patient identity and places identification bands on patients.
• Admits ER and maternity patients; coordinates transfers with ER staff.

Skills

Communication

CPR/First Aid

Math skills

Multitasking

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay: Base Wage starting at $15.66; increased based on experience

Incentive Eligible Position: Yes

Essential Functions:

• Interviews patients and accurately enters patient demographics into the registration database.
• Accurately enters insurance information into the registration database and reviews benefit information to determine up-front payment requirements.
• Accurately posts up-front payments made by patients.
• Confirms pre-admission information.
• Obtains signatures on legal consents and insurance forms.
• Verifies patient identity by checking identification, preparing and placing identification band on patients.
• Admits emergency room and maternity patients.
• Coordinates with the ER physician and staff with patient transfers by communicating with the ambulance and/or med flight staff.
• Highly organized and able to perform professionally under pressure.
• Able to multitask and is always aware of surroundings.
• Accurately ensures that orders have been obtained and are copied in the registration database.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

Skills Abilities:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels.
• Ability to complete competency CPR and First Aid.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical equations.
• Ability to prioritize and compete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of simple computer processes.

Working Conditions:

• Possible exposure to inside environmental conditions.
• Exposure to distressed patients, families, or visitors.

Physical Demands:

• Requires standing, sitting or walking for up to 8 hours or longer per day.
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience.
• Previous experience with registration/data entry.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with medical diagnostic procedures.