PASER

Performance Expectations:

• Follows all policies, workflows, and protocols regarding clinic operations, registration, scheduling, and patient care.

• Exercises prompt, courteous, and consistent communication with patients to accurately gather information, while maintaining quality patient care and upholding the We Care Philosophy.

• Utilizes and operates a wide range of office equipment to include computers, telephones, fax machines, and copy machines.

• Functions in role both alone and in a team setting working within both clinical and office environments.

• Performs pre-certing/prior authorizations, and patient referrals as needed or when assigned.

• Identifies and resolves problems as they arise and reports all incidents to Manager.

• Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel.

• Adheres to and ensures patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.

• Makes accurate, detailed, and appropriate documentation in the electronic medical record.

• Accesses and maintains access to external websites to complete registration and billing workflows.

• Commits little to no mistakes, urgently reports any issues to the manager, and follows proper steps to resolve them.

• Assist with routine courier runs to the hospital as well as make runs to meet external staff to pick up/deliver supplies, etc.

• Responds to patient communication promptly by entering complete, detailed messages into Epic, reads and processes data reflective of the patient's status, needs, and requests, and routes appropriate information to the appropriate staff.

• Schedules appointments appropriately and maintains provider/ancillary schedules as directed by Clinic Manager.

• Initiates and documents call confirmation and pre-registration outreach.

• Registers patient information quickly, catching and fixing any errors in patient registration.

• Utilizes appropriate tools to verify insurance eligibility.

• Obtain, processes, assess all patient paperwork for completion.

• Scans documentation into appropriate place in electronic medical record.

• Collects all patient out-of-pocket responsibilities. Posts all patient payments according to policy and compiles end-of-day cash drawer deposits without error.

• Efficiently sorts and routes all external communications for clinical and management staff.

• Monitors Epic Dashboards, In-baskets, and Messaging applications in addition to company email for important communications and takes action when applicable.

• Utilizes various reports, dashboards, and work queues to complete registration, billing, and operational tasks.

• Communicates with all clinic and health system personnel respectfully and in accordance with Employee Handbook standards.

• Performs all functions efficiently and effectively and within required and assigned timeframes.

• Behavior both at work and away from facility is appropriate and positively reflects on the profession as well as facility and organization.

• If applicable, must acquire and follow RHC standards and policies.

• Adheres to and promotes the organization's established values (We CARE, ACO, Language of Caring, safety, Code of Conduct, HIPAA, compliance standards and all others).

Qualifications:

Education/Skills

High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Basic business and computer skills required. Associates Degree preferred.

Work Experience:

Six to twelve months experience as a hospital receptionist or registration host/hostess in a clinic or an accredited hospital is desirable. Experience in medical insurance preferred. Experience working with electronic health record preferred. Epic experience highly recommended.

Mental Demands:

Must enjoy people and desire to assist doctors, patients, fellow employees, and hospital staff. Strong communication skills are essential. Must be cooperative with others, take orders, and follow directions. Must exercise a high degree of tact, poise, and patience in dealing with the public. Individual must have a high energy level and be capable of handling high-pressure situations both mentally and physically.