Registration Clerk - Emergency Room

Registration Clerk - Emergency Room in Winchester, TN in Winchester, TN | Lifepoint Health

• Collects patient demographic and insurance information for outpatient services.
• Collects insurance information from the patient.
• Verifies insurance benefits and obtains precertification/authorization as necessary.
• Determines and accepts required payments, including co-pays and deductibles at point of service, or refers to financial counselors for follow-up.
• Quickly and efficiently expedites the registration process.
• Provides a positive first impression of the hospital to the public.
• 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.

• High school diploma or the equivalent is required.
• Associate's degree is preferred.
• Handle with Care Certification is to be obtained within 30 days of orientation and should be maintained annually.

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Financial Protection & PTO
• Financial & Career Growth
• Employee Well-being
• Professional Development

Highpoint Health - Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast.