What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admitting Clerk Laser Center position at UAB Medicine?
Description
To obtain demographics, insurance, and medical information. To assess the patient’s financial status and identify a source of payment. To collect deposits or deductibles. To interface with insurers and members of the healthcare team.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assesses the patient’s financial status, identifying a source of payment, obtaining sufficient information to permit reimbursement, ensuring the information is complete and accurate.
- Obtains sufficient information to permit reimbursement, ensuring the information is complete and accurate.
- Explains financial requirements to the patient or responsible party, and collects deposits or deductibles as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
Preferences
- Typing a minimum of 6000 keystrokes per hour.
- Operate CRT and other office equipment
- 1 year of previous experience in a hospital admitting setting with knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding.
- Ability to communicate effectively with public and other and maintain confidentiality.
Primary Location: Callahan Eye Hospital
Job Category: Clerical & Administrative
Organization: 992007000 Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital
Employee Status: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
