Registration Clerk - Savannah, GA en Optim Health System (Optim Surgery Center)

Optim Surgery Center is seeking a full time Registration Clerk for the Savannah, GA location.

Primary Duties: Primary Duties: Primary job duties include but not limited to.
 
 · Pre-registers patients for scheduled admissions and outpatient procedures.
 
 · Obtains authorization and verifies insurance.
 
 · Accepts reservations from any physician's office.
 
 · Obtains signatures on Conditions of Admissions and any Authorization for Treatment and initiates the advance directive process. Communicates with nursing services when no advance directive is available.
 
 · Provides information to the patient/representative about complaint process, patient rights, HIPAA and visiting hours. Distributes hospital specific literature.
 
 · Communicates with the nursing department to ensure that patients' valuables are taken home by a family member or secured in a safe place.
 
 · Communicates appropriately and clearly to supervisor, nurse managers, coworkers and physicians.
 
 · Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.
 
 · Responsible for knowing hospital policies and being familiar with hospital services that are available.
 
 · Responsible, when previous arrangements have been made or co-payment is required, to collect such payments, and record.
 
 · Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function well in stressful situations.
 
 · Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures confidentiality of patients' record.
 
 · Answers telephone calls promptly and professionally. Routes calls appropriately, offers voice mail, pages or redirects calls as needed.
 
 · Greets, directs and assists patients and visitors as needed.
 
 · Informs registration/admitting when patient arrives and appropriately and courteously screens solicitors for relevance to organization needs. (Front Desk mainly)
 
 · Directs patients/visitors to appropriate waiting areas.
 
 · Responsible for notification to any and all insurance companies for admissions to the hospital.
 
 . Must be available to work any and all shifts as needed including holidays and weekends.