<p>06445 Registration Clerk STRHS-Lawrenceburg Job Description</p> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>Performs receptionist, registration, and clerical duties associated with direct and scheduled patient admissions.</p> <p>Reports to: Director of Business Office</p> <p>FLSA: Non-exempt</p> <p>Essential Functions</p> <p>Ensures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy.</p> <p>Distributes and explains forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients or family members.</p> <p>Meets with patient or patient's caregiver before or after admission to exchange necessary information and documentation. Provides explanation of process and addresses concerns and questions.</p> <p>Communicates with admitting physician's office, nursing unit staff, and/or other appropriate personnel regarding admission to exchange necessary information and determine placement.</p> <p>Verifies insurance benefits and obtains precertification/authorization as necessary. Determines and accepts required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refers to financial counselors for follow up.</p> <p>Nonessential Functions</p> <ul> <li>Perform other duties as assigned.• Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service, projects and committees as assigned.• Adheres to and supports policies and procedures of the STRHS.• Works scheduled shifts including overtime, when necessary.• Accepts all call schedule as directed.• Maintains a neat and professional appearance in compliance to the existing dress code. </li></ul> <p>Organizational Expectations</p> <ul> <li>Compliance to the STRH - Lawrenceburg Standards of Performance is required.• Compliance to Dress Code Standards• Should this job description be filled by a PRN employee, they will be subject to the requirements of that position. </li></ul> <p>Job Requirements</p> <p>Minimum EducationX High school diploma or equivalent Preferred</p> <p>Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.</p> <p>Certifications:? Basic Life Support (BLS) ? Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) ? Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) ? Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) ? Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) ?Other<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>__</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong> ?Other_<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong> "can be obtained within first 30 days of employment"</p> <p>Licenses:</p> <p>Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran</p>