What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registration Clerk position at Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc?
The Registration Clerk performs general clerical tasks regarding patient registration, point of service collections, determining insurance eligibility and co-pay / deductibility information, as well as all other job-related duties as assigned. The colleague may be required to perform tasks which involve exposure to visible or invisible blood contamination or reasonably anticipated blood contamination; knowledgeable of CLH policies and procedures related to blood born pathogen exposure and biohazard waste; follow procedure(s) for handling, cleaning, disposing, moving or removing of objects/materials and the cleaning up of blood, infectious materials or body fluids.
- Greet patients and visitors, determine purpose of visit, providing appropriate direction
- Notify clinical staff or department of patient/visitor presence as needed
- Collect patient demographic information, inputting data into EMR accurately
- Complete registration information into EMR accurately and efficiently
- Verify insurance information and allowable benefits for services
- Obtain authorization, precertification and/or provider referral, if appropriate
- Determine method of payment for services
- Collect payment from patients for copayments, deductibles and private pay visits
- Maintain and balance cash box per shift
- Organize charts and in manner appropriate to department
- Enter IP/SWB/OP admissions as needed for specific departments
- Complete and maintain required manual/EMR patient logs as required for specific departments
- Answer phones, transferring calls if needed in a timely manner
- Assist as needed with special projects, assignments or other duties as assigned
- All other duties as assigned
- High School Graduate or equivalent preferred
- Previous clerical experience, preferable in a healthcare setting
- Proficiency in MS Word and data entry
- Good Communication and Listening Skills
- Must be able to speak, read and write the English language
About Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc
Located in Blountstown, Florida, CLH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that includes a 10-bed Critical Access Hospital; Calhoun-Liberty Primary Care (RHC) and Calhoun County EMS (911 on-the scene care, emergency transportation an extended transportation needs). Complementing our dedicated emergency department, in-patient, outpatient, primary care, and transitional rehabilitation services, CLH also offers, a Full-service Laboratory; Radiology - Imaging (x-ray, CT, Ultrasound); Respiratory, including pulmonary rehab therapy; Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy, as well as IV Infusion Therapy. The Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc. (CLHA) contracts with Alliant Management Services for administrative operations and has a formal partnership with Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) to enhance service capabilities and resources available to CLH. CLH is currently constructing a new $40 million state-of-the-art 50,000 square foot facility set to open Summer 2025.
