Representative-Admissions

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, TN, seeks a Patient Access Clerk to register patients accurately and professionally, ensuring data integrity for claims processing. The role applies financial screening to secure upfront collections and supports efficient patient flow.

The position emphasizes clear written and verbal communication, basic math, and strong customer service in a healthcare setting. Training is minimal with AS degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills and ability to perform basic math.
• Typing speed of 25 words per minute and clear written and verbal communication.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

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.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Basic math

Typing 25 wpm

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree or 2 years of college

Job description

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 liability. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

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.

Education - 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 - Preferred/Desired

• CHAA