PRN Patient Access Clerk na Lifepoint Health

PRN Patient Access Clerk 

Schedule: PRN (hours may vary and weekends are required)

Your experience matters 

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a PRN Patient Access Clerk joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute 

A PRN Patient Access Clerk who excels in this role:

• 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.

• Researches the patients visit history to ensure compliance with third party payer requirements, competing appropriate documentation as applicable. 

• Collect co-pays and other funds from patients based upon established criteria. 

• Checks supplies and stocks them as needed. 

• Serves as a back-up for other functional areas. 

What we’re looking for 

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience is required. 

• Billing or collection experience is preferred. 

• Knowledge of medical terminology is strongly preferred. 

• Ability to per standard office equipment, including but not limited to computer, printer, copier, fax, and calculator. 

More about Starr Regional Medical Center 

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to Athens and Etowah, Tn community for over 50 years. 

EEOC Statement

“Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”