Guthrie Entity
Corning Hospital
This position is part of the Corning Hospital Bargaining Unit.
Shift
Per Diem
Pay Grade
UNH/6
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Main Function
Registration Clerks are responsible for obtaining patient demographic, insurance and financial information including but not limited to performing scheduling, registration, patient pre-admission and admission, reception and discharge functions.
Registration clerks also must employ proper, compliant patient liability collection techniques before, during & after date of service. Escorting of patients/visitors to appropriate areas, or obtaining wheelchair, etc. Arranges for patients to speak with financial counselor if needed. Registration Clerks also ensure medical necessity checks/verification which may be in the form of authorization requests or advance beneficiary notifications forms. Insurance authorization/notifications may or may not result from an automated tool which can include inpatient or outpatient scheduled or unscheduled hospital services.
Education
High School Grad or Equivalent. Post high school work in the secretarial sciences desirable. Working knowledge of medical terminology required, with a medical terminology course completion. Proficiency with computer office software including Microsoft Word, and excel required. Must possess an abiding commitment to basic ethical and legal principles, including familiarity with HIPAA and protected health information.
Experience
2. Excellent communication skills.
3. Competency in keyboarding, with the ability to type 50-60 wpm.
How To Apply
Guthrie is an equal opportunity employer. To apply for a position at Guthrie please visit www.guthrie.org/careers