Clerk - Registration - Job at Watertown Regional Medical Center in Georgetown, KY

Clerk - Registration

Georgetown, KY

Posted 13 days ago

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Job Description

Georgetown Community Hospital

Description

About Us

Lifepoint Health's Central Kentucky market is comprised of four acute care, community-based hospitals, with over 50 outpatient clinics that provide comprehensive healthcare in the Bluegrass region. (Versailles, KY), (Paris, KY), (Winchester, KY), and (Georgetown, KY) are committed to our mission of making communities healthier. As an integrated network, our facilities have the ability and resources to develop opportunities for professional growth and advancement to accomplish your career goals. We take pride in personalized patient care backed by high-quality designations to support a culture of safety for both employees and patients. Get back to the heart of your community by caring for your neighbors -- join our team today!

A Career with Us Offers:

* Newly Adjusted Competitive Pay Rates

* Paid Time Off (PTO)

* Extended Illness Benefit (EIB)

* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

* Choice of Insurance Plans (Health, Dental, Vision, Life)

* Educational Assistance

* Bereavement Leave

* 401(k) Match

* Free Parking

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ensures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the registration system with timeliness and accuracy.

Distributes and explains forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients or family members.

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.

Communicates with admitting physician's office, nursing unit staff, and/or other appropriate personnel regarding admission to exchange necessary information and determine placement.

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.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED Preferred

Associate's Degree Preferred

Required Skills

Requires 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.

Job Administration/Clerical

Primary Location Kentucky-Georgetown

Schedule Full-time

Work Schedule Day shift, 10+ hr/shift, rotate weekends

Job Summary

Company

Watertown Regional Medical Center

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Experience

Open