Registration Clerk - FT 2-10p (59508)

Livingston Hospital; Salem (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingston Hospital in Salem, KY is seeking an Administrative Clerk to support admissions, insurance verification, and patient registration in the admitting department.

The role includes handling the hospital switchboard, collecting information, posting payments, and coordinating with nurses, physicians, and other departments. Good communication and basic computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology.
• Strong communication and positive public interaction.
• Basic computer knowledge and office software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission of inpatients and outpatient testing.
• Verify patient information and insurance details.
• Enter required data into the computer system.
• Interface with ancillary departments and switchboard.
• Handle payments and billing-related tasks.
• Support supervisor and other staff as needed.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Public Interaction

Organization & Flexibility

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Livingston Hospital - Salem, KY 42078

Education Level: High School/GED

Travel Percentage: None

Job Category: Admin - Clerical

POSITION SUMMARY

The admitting department personnel are directly responsible for pre-admissions, insurance verification and registration of all inpatient and outpatient procedures. Also responsible for the hospital switchboard.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES

• Arranges for the efficient and orderly admission of inpatients and admission of individuals who have hospital-based outpatient testing or procedures.
• Ensure that the patient information is collected and are aware of patient-related hospital policies and procedures.
• Interviews incoming patient representatives and enters information required into computer database.
• Distributes appropriate information to ancillary departments.
• Answers the switchboard in a polite manner and communicates information to the appropriate personnel/patient or family member.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to supervisor, nurses, coworkers, and physicians.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accept and post payments
• Credit Card payments
• Pre-Admit/Patients
• Assist Private Pay Patient with DSH application
• Medicare patients to be reviewed for Medical Necessity
• When registering a patient review for correct and appropriate demographic and insurance information
• Billing Information
• Balance cash drawer
• Mail
• Check and stock supplies as needed
• Shred unneeded personal information
• Cleaning of office
• Other duties as assigned by Registration Supervisor, Director of Patient Financial Services, or Chief Financial Officer

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Might have to remain seated for long periods of time, some walking required for errands. Some light lifting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Well-lit, ventilated office within the hospital

QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

• High School graduate or equivalent work experience including ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology.
• Ability to interact and communicate with the public in a positive manner.
• Ability to be flexible, organized and function well in stressful situations.
• Basic computer knowledge.