Patient Access Clerk
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Starr Regional Medical Center Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Patient Access Clerk for our Registration/ Admitting Department. This job is permanent, full-time. Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following: 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 a...Patient Access, Clerk, Patient, Healthcare, Medical