Registration Clerk

Putnam County Hospital; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Putnam County Hospital is seeking a full-time Registration Clerk to greet patients and guide them through admittance. You will enter demographics, billing and insurance data into the CPSI Electronic Medical Record and verify coverage while maintaining confidentiality.

The role requires excellent communication, strong data-entry skills, and the ability to multi-task in a busy hospital setting. On-site duties include occasional COVID screening and covering the Information Desk as needed.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the CPSI EMR system and hospital workflows.
• Excellent customer service abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient demographics, billing and insurance data into the EMR accurately.
• Verify insurance coverage and obtain required signatures and authorizations.
• Perform admittance and transfer procedures efficiently.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of EMR, billing policies, and insurance coverages.
• Adhere to HIPAA guidelines and hospital policies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Data entry

HIPAA compliance

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

CPSI EMR

Job description

Putnam County Hospital is looking for a full-time Registration Clerk to join our team. This position would work Monday-Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. This position is full-time, benefits eligible.Job Summary: Uses exceptional customer service skills to greet patients and guide them through the admittance process, successfully distributes transfer paperwork to the necessary departments, accurately inputs relevant demographic and insurance information into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and works well within the team environment of the department and cross-functionally throughout the hospital.Job Duties/Responsibilities:• Accurately enters all patient demographic, billing, and insurance information in Electronic Medical Record• Verifies insurance coverage• Obtains appropriate signed statements and authorizations• Efficiently conducts admittance and transfer procedures• Maintains a working knowledge of the Electronic Medical Record, insurance coverages, and billing policies• Abides by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) guidelines• Helps cover Information Desk as needed (greeting patients, COVID screening, answering/transferring calls and emails)• Adheres to all hospital policies and procedures• Performs other duties as assignedEducation Experience: HS Graduate or EquivalentYears of Related Experience: NoneLicense/Certificate Required: NoDriver's License Required: YesTravel Requirements: NoneAge Requirement: 18+Job Requirements:• Familiarity with or the ability to quickly learn Electronic Medical Record system (CPSI)• Exceptional customer service skills• Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines• Accurate data entry• Ability to multi-taskPreferred Skills:• Proven typing speed of at least 40 WPM• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurances