Representative-Admissions

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation seeks a Patient Access Clerk to register patients accurately, collect upfront payments when possible, and support efficient patient flow within the facility. The role requires strong communication, basic math and data entry skills, and a patient-first approach.

Experience in healthcare is preferred, with an associates degree or equivalent coursework. Proficiency in English and typing 25 wpm are expected, and CHAA licensure is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly in English, in written, oral and verbal format.
• Basic math and data entry skills.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Typing speed of 25 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Register patients accurately to ensure database integrity and facilitate claims processing.
• Apply financial screening to secure upfront collections for the facility.
• Expedite patient flow with prompt and courteous service.
• Complete assigned goals and duties as needed, including health screening.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Typing 25 wpm

Education

Associates degree

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

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 liablity. 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

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.

Licensure

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

• CHAA