ER Registration (PRN)

Western Missouri Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Missouri Medical Center in Missouri is seeking a Registration Clerk to accurately register patients presenting to the emergency department and verify accounts. The role requires collecting demographics and insurance information, determining benefits, co-pays and deductibles, and entering MSP data for Medicare patients. The position demands punctual attendance, professionalism, and the ability to work 12-hour shifts on site, with shifts 6:00 p.m.

– 6:00 a.m. or 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Typing speed 45+ WPM required.
• Previous clerical experience preferred.
• Strong customer service skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Register patients accurately.
• Verify patient demographics and insurance information.
• Determine benefits, co-pays and deductibles.
• Enter MSP information for Medicare patients.
• Maintain professionalism and attendance.
• Work with ED shifts as needed.

Skills

Typing 45+

Customer service

Self-motivated

Clerical experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purpose Statement

As directed, complete accurate registration of all patients presenting to Western Missouri Medical Center for clinical testing, verification of accounts.

Essential Functions

• Perform registration duties as requested.
• Obtain correct patient demographic and insurance information.
• Determine Benefits, Co-Pays and deductibles.
• Collect and enter accurate MSP information for Medicare patients.
• Demonstrate competency with equipment, utilizes supplies and equipment properly.
• Demonstrate behaviors which promote professionalism.
• Work without constant supervision, meets deadlines, makes decision based on relevant facts.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Shift Requirements

• 12-hour shifts.
• 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. as unit requires.
• All shifts are as needed by ED department

Requirements

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Typing skills of 45+ WPM
• Previous clerical experience.
• Great customer service skills.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
• Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
• Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs.
• Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.