What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Registration Coordinator position at SoutheastHEALTH?
Description
Patient Registration | Dexter, MO | Full Time 30 hours
Job Summary- Greets patients and their families with friendly attitude
- Responsible for careful and accurate compiling of information on each patient registered for inpatient or outpatient care at SoutheastHEALTH
- Responsible for patient�s right to privacy and maintaining confidentiality
- Answers office telephone promptly and courteously
- Accepts payments for SoutheastHEALTH
- Carefully and accurately balances cash drawer at the end of the day
- Responsible for the cleanliness of the department by sending work orders for special cleaning needs
- Performs office duties with awareness of what needs to be done and how to achieve it
- Keeps current on changes in policy and procedures
- Performs job regularly with little or no direction and supervision
- Handles business inquiries satisfactory
- Duties require interaction with different patient age groups, i.e. neonate, child, adolescents, adults, and the elderly, and requires recognition that different age groups require specialized attention or care
- Performs other duties as assigned
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Familiarity with medical terminology preferred
- Experience in a detail oriented or public contact work environment preferred
