ED Patient Access Clerk
Warrensburg, MO • Emergency Room
Job Type
Part-time
Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT

As directed, complete accurate registration of all patients presenting to Western Missouri Medical Center for clinical testing, verification of accounts.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Perform registration duties as requested. 
  • Obtain correct patient demographic and insurance information. 
  • Determine benefits, co-pays and deductibles. 
  • Collect and enter accurate MSP information for Medicare patients. 
  • Collect and transcribe correct documentation for VA patients including transfer of care requirements. 
  • Collect data as requested. 
  • Demonstrate competency with equipment, utilize supplies, and equipment properly. 
  • Demonstrate behaviors which promote professionalism. 
  • Work without constant supervision, meet deadlines, and make decisions based on relevant facts. 
  • Maintain regular and predictable attendance. 
  • Perform other essential duties as assigned. 
Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS 

  • High school diploma or equivalent. 
  • Typing skills of 45+ WPM. 
  • Previous clerical experience. 
  • Great customer service skills. 
  • Must be self-motivated and can work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic. 

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS 

  • Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day. 
  • Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard. 
  • Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines. 
  • Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing. 
  • Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition. 
  • Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs. 
  • Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.