- Location
- Silver City, NM
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
The Rehab Registration Clerk is responsible for assisting in managing therapist schedules. S/he seeks appropriate insurance authorizations, registers and schedules patients, tracks necessary rehab department data, and accurately completes required correspondence to include: emails, faxing, memos, and phone communication.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Answers the phone greets patients, family members and staff in a professional manner, with accurate follow up.
- Schedules and registers patients.
- Assists with obtaining insurance authorizations in a timely manner.
- Verifies insurance.
- Faxes documents and copies medical records.
- Tracks patient visits and other Rehab Department data.
- Enters data into Meditech and other programs as required.
- Maintains files.
- Follows hospital policies and procedures regarding documentation, security and confidentiality.
- Attends department meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to pass the Rehab Department Aquatic Competency test within 90 days of hire if aquatic/pool use is part of work requirements
- Clerical skills, including computer, typing, filing, and faxing.