Registration Clerk - Front Desk Registration

North Texas Medical Center; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

North Texas Medical Center in Gainesville, TX seeks a Patient Access Clerk to register inpatients and hospital-based outpatients, ensuring accurate patient information and clear communication of hospital policies.

You will coordinate with ancillary departments, collect co-pays when applicable, document billing details, and maintain confidentiality. Strong computer skills, fast typing, excellent customer service, and English proficiency are required; experience in a medical office is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preference for at least 6 months experience in a medical office or hospital setting.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Register inpatients and admitted hospital-based outpatients for services.
• Pre-admit patients and verify insurance eligibility and authorization.
• Interview patients or representatives to confirm personal and insurance information.
• Explain billing, patient rights, and HIPAA; provide hospital literature.
• Collect co-pays when applicable and forward to Business Office.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Typing speed

Office machines

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Prefers 6 months medical office experience

Job description

Full-Time, Monday - Friday 8:30a to 5:00p

Job Summary

Arranges for the efficient and orderly admission of inpatients and admission of individuals who have hospital-based outpatient testing or procedures. Ensures that the patient information is collected and that patients are aware of hospital policies and procedures. Distributes appropriate information to ancillary departments. Reports to the Patient Access Supervisor.

Summary Of Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for registering patients for hospital services from a physicians office and pre-admitting these patients a needed.
• Responsible for admitting requirements for patients scheduled for admissions and outpatient procedures, obtaining authorization and verifying insurance eligibility.
• Responsible for interviewing patients or their representative, obtaining personal information or verifying information already on file, including emergency numbers and insurance information.
• Responsible for interviewing patients or their representative, obtaining personal information or verifying information already on file, including emergency numbers and insurance information.
• Provides information to the patient/representative about billing, complaint process, patient rights, and HIPAA. Distributes hospital specific literature.
• Responsible, when previous arrangements have been made or a co-payment is required, to collect such payments, record payment and forward to the Business Office personnel.
• Responsible for knowing hospital policies and being familiar with hospital services that are available.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function well in stressful situations.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures confidentiality of patients records.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and provides explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary.
• Maintains good working relationships both within the department and with other departments.
• Ensures that documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Answers the telephone in a polite manner and communicates information to the appropriate personnel/family member.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Patient Access Supervisor.

Basic Skills

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to type accurately with speed
• Able to use office machines efficiently
• Excellent customer services skills.

Education And Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Prefers someone who has at least 6 months experience in a medical office or hospital setting.

Language Skills

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional language a plus

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 40lbs.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, or sit for long periods of time.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.