What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registration Clerk position at Texas County Memorial Hospital?
Registration Clerk
Registration
Part-time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Director of Registration, the Registration Clerks obtains and collects all patient consent signatures, demographic information, and insurance billing information at the time of registration. Registration Clerks also answer the switchboard as the operator at TCMH.
EDUCATION: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE: At least one year of experience in a health care organization is preferred, but not required. Must type 40wpm and possess mathematical skills. Computer experience and knowledge of medical technology is preferred. Good customer service skills are required. Must be a good team player and have a good work ethic. Must be able to work flexible hours.
LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION: Not applicable.
MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (could be met with or without reasonable accommodation): Normal mental concentration on variable operations for short periods of time and moderate concentration with repetitive operations for long periods of time. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20lbs from the floor and from overhead, and 40lbs from waist height, exercising good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Standard office conditions with more than average noise. Perodic contact with conditions such as fumes, noise, chemicals, hazards, and/or diseases. Potential exposure to infectious diseases. Possibility of exposure to radiation, anti-neoplastic agents, and hostile persons. Minimal physical discomfort with frequent auditory distractions.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
- Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
- Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
- Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
- School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
- Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
- Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
- Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
- Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
