What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admitting Clerk Registration ER position at UAB Medicine?
Description
UAB Callahan Eye is seeking an Admitting Registration Clerk to work in Patient Access. The ideal candidate will be responsible for receiving reservations, verifying insurance, inputting data, and admitting ambulatory surgery patients. This is a registration position that works in Ambulatory Surgery.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Enters reservation information into the computer registration system accurately and efficiently.
- Verifies all patient insurance information, including authorizations and pre-certifications.
- Records if the patient has a deductible or co-pay in the patient file folder and computer system.
- Follows proper armband placement procedure.
- Notifies patients, upon admission, of patients’ rights.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Must be able to type 6000 keystrokes/hour.
- Operate CRT and other office equipment.
- Previous experience in hospital admitting and knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding is desirable.
- Must communicate effectively with the public and others 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
