The Emergency Room Registration Clerk is responsible for coordinating the insurance clearance process by completing financial clearance of patients. This position is an extension of Patient Financial Services.

 Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Ability to maintain accuracy while working on multiple tasks; often changing assignments with short notice.  Ability to work alone with minimum supervision.  Excellent time management and organizational skills required. Working knowledge of medical computer systems, and EMR preferred. Minimum of two years experience in hospital/healthcare industry preferred. Keyboarding/typing speed of a minimum of 45 wpm. Comprehensive insurance and medical terminology. Comprehensive knowledge of medical insurance plans.

 Education level:

Associates or additional college preferred. Work experience could be equivalent to college.  High school diploma or equivalent required. 

 Working conditions:

 

Overtime, extended work hours, or flex time due to census may be required.