Representative-Admissions

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Carthage (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi is seeking a detail‑oriented data entry clerk to accurately register patients, entering demographic, financial and clinical information into the system to create records used for claims and billing.

The role requires at least 1 year of business experience and strong English communication, with basic computer skills and a typing speed of 25 wpm. A two‑year college or associate degree is preferred, with no formal training required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of business experience.
• Skill to communicate clearly and effectively in English to achieve high productivity and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Registers patients accurately, efficiently and professionally to ensure data base integrity and facilitate claims processing.
• Applies financial screening guidelines to ensure proper procedures are followed in obtaining upfront collections for the facility.
• Strives to expedite patient flow through prompt and courteous service.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including health screening.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Typing 25 wpm

Excellent communication

Education

Associates degree or 2 years of college

Job description

Overview

Obtains accurate demographic, financial and clinical information and enters into the computer system to create the medical and financial record. Applies financial guidelines to determine/collect patient liability. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Registers patients accurately, efficiently and professionally to ensure data base integrity and facilitate claims processing.
• Applies financial screening guidelines to ensure proper procedures are followed in obtaining upfront collections for the specific facility.
• Strives to expedite patient flow through prompt and courteous service.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned, to include health screening.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• 1 year of business experience.

Preferred/Desired

• 1 year of business experience in a healthcare environment.

Education

Minimum Required

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Preferred/Desired

• Associates degree or 2 years of college level courses.

Training

• NONE

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer skills, ability to perform basic math computation. Type 25 words per minute. Excellent customer service & communication skills. Ability to speak, articulate, and be understood clearly.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

• CHAA