Hospital Registration Clerk

Muenster Memorial Hospital; Muenster (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Muenster Hospital District is seeking a Registration Clerk to handle patient registrations for outpatient and inpatient services. You will answer calls, greet visitors, and collect/update billing information while coordinating with family members when needed.

The role requires basic computer skills, a 45 wpm typing speed, and experience in a medical setting is a plus. High school diploma is required; familiarity with HIPAA is essential.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Typing speed of 45 wpm and operation of ten key adding machine/calculator.
• One year of experience working with the public preferred. Experience in a medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Register patients for outpatient and/or inpatient services for the hospital.
• Answer and accurately direct phone calls, greet and assist visitors, and collect/update patient information for billing.
• Accept patient payments and act as liaison with patient family members or responsible parties.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Ten-key calculator

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

In1958, the citizensof Muenster, not satisfied with available medical services, set out to build a new hospital. J.M. Weinzapfel donated the land and spearheaded the efforts to make the hospital a reality. In1960, the BenedictineOrder of Sisters promised Muenster residents that they would provide nurses to operate the hospital. Sister MildredFelderhoff leads theway as the first hospital administrator.

Mission

"The mission of Muenster Hospital District is to promote health and wellness to our community through providing quality and personalized care in a trusted. Hometown atmosphere."

Vision

"Transforming the health and wellness of the rural communities we serve."

Values

Integrity - Promoting the highest level of integrity to ensure public trust and patient confidence.

Compassion - Treating all people with the highest regard, respect, and dignity.

Public Service - Providing the highest level of professional services to the community.

Efficiency - Continually providing efficient use of time and resources at all levels.

Support - Creating an atmosphere of trust, support, and open communication.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Registration Clerk registers patients for outpatient and/or inpatient services for the hospital.

Answers and accurately directs phone calls, as well as greets and assists visitors. Collects and updates

patient information for billing, accepts patient payments and acts as liaison with patient family members

or responsible parties, and any other duties which may be required or assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School graduate or equivalent.

Personal Job Related Skills: Familiar with operating personal computers. Typing speed of 45

wpm and operation of ten key adding machine/calculator.

Licensure, Registry or Certification: None required.

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE:

One year of experience working with the public preferred. Experience in a medical setting

preferred.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Duties of this position require:

Clear and understandable speech and the ability to hear.

Intermittent walking, sitting, and standing.

Bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, and lifting up to 40 pounds.

The ability to comprehend and follow routine written or verbal instructions or directions.

TASKS

Promotes the mission, vision, and values of Muenster Hospital District.

Maintains HIPAA required and all other confidentiality while working with confidential matters

on a daily basis.

Follows safety guidelines and all policies and procedures of MHD.

Maintain office supplies

Overhead announcements

Obtain patient information and update in computer

Verify insurance eligibility and benefits

Accept Payments on Accounts

Calculate and collect upfront copay, coinsurance, and/or deductibles as needed

Make appropriate copies as needed for the business office

Check medical necessity thru MedAssets (Medicare and Medicare Advantage)

Coordinate with providers when additional information is needed on an order (i.e. medical

Scan as needed for Department

Inform patients of patient portal and give card with medical record # on it if interested

Review filed orders and call patients as reminder of order before expiration date

Review standing orders and notify providers and patient when new order is required

Precertification requirements for Inpatient and/or Swing bed patients

Coordinate with other departments on orders and scheduling needs (ie..surgery, pre-op, nuc

testing)

Go to bank for deposits (includes pharmacy from A/P)

Go to post office and check mailboxes for Clinic and Hospital

Open and sort mail

Approve Time Clock Plus hours daily and submit time off requests for management to approve.

Responsible for reporting discrepancies to manager for correction.