Patient Access Clerk at Martin County Hospital District

Description

History:

Martin County Hospital District (MCHD) was organized in 1967 and has boundaries coterminous with Martin County, Texas. It is located in the heart of West Texas. Opened in 1949, the hospital was originally located near downtown Stanton. This facility served the community well for many years, but was replaced with a state of the art 18 bed facility in 2012. The new facility is located on I20, and has been designated as a Critical Access Hospital.  

POSITION PURPOSE:  

Performs admission duties for admitting in-patients, outpatients, and emergency patients to hospital

services. Processes and files admission records and acts as liaison with patient family members or

responsible party. Answers multi-line telephone using department procedures in routing and

transferring calls. 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION:

• Secures necessary information from patients or responsible parties.
• Completes admission record based on orders from a physician.
• Obtains consent signature for admission and testing.
• Arranges for transportation of patients to the appropriate in-patient or outpatient area.
• Obtains insurance information, verifies coverage, and pre-certifies patients if necessary.
• Verifies co-insurance and collects deductibles.
• Makes appropriate financial arrangements if patient is not insured.
• Notifies departments of services or tests ordered.
• Distributes accurate and complete admission/registration, census records to appropriate departments in a timely manner. 
• Post self-pay payments, reconcile daily cash receipts and bank deposits. 
• Maintains effective and cordial relationships with employees, patients, and visitors.
• Maintains confidentiality while working with confidential matters on a daily basis.
• Follows safety and infection control guidelines and policies for the hospital.
• Provides service direct to patients while maintaining a positive patient relations atmosphere.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Administration.

Requirements

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Typing speed of 45 wpm, operation of ten key adding machine/calculator. 
• Familiar with operating personal computers, and knowledge of general clerical duties.
• One (1) year of office experience in a medical setting preferred.   

Mission Statement:

Committed to excellence, Martin County Hospital District will provide the highest quality, compassionate care to improve the lives of those we serve.

Vision Statement:

Martin County Hospital District strives to ensure the availability and viability of patient-centered primary and specialty care in a rural setting.

Martin County Hospital District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, strong morals, values, and ethics. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.