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Admitting Clerk

Chinese Hospital

San Francisco, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$24.78–$30.46 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounts Receivable, Acute Care, Cantonese Chinese Language, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Credit and Collections, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Electronic Medical Records, English Language, Establish Priorities, Financial Services, High School Diploma, Hospital, Insurance, Legal, Lift/Move 30 Pounds, Mandarin Chinese Language, Medical Billing, Medical Terminology, Patient Registration, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Reimbursement, Reporting Skills, Schedule Development, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
San Francisco, CA
POSTED
Today
About This Role

Department

Patient Accounting

Reports to

Director of Patient Financial Services

Type

Per Diem

Requisition #

12699

Position Summary

Responsible for Daily registration of patients and timely billing and collection of Accounts Receivable. Acts as a backup to cashier in the event of heavy patient traffic.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Registration
  • Responsible for obtaining complete and accurate demographic and financial information from the patient, as well as, all required signatures on necessary forms.
  • Responsible for input of information into various computer systems.
  • Responsible to collect self-pay deposits, co-insurance and/or deductibles from the patient at the time of registration.
  • Accountable for assuring all reimbursement requirements are met prior to completion of registration (Certifications, Authorizations, Eligibility, etc.).
  • Responsible for receipting monies collected.
  • Responsible for assembly and completion of the patient account.
  • Responsible to answer all incoming phone inquiries.
  1. Guest Relations
  • Assists or directs patient to the correct source in order to address all questions and concerns in effort to serve the patient in the best way possible
  • Responsible for developing and maintaining a professional, empathetic, and congenial demeanor toward the patient at all times in order to establish a consistent and good patient relation, as well as, a positive public relations image throughout the community
  • Responsible to meet assigned deadlines.
Qualifications

Required
  • Knowledge of Insurance Benefits
  • Extensive knowledge of third payer reimbursement requirements.
  • Knowledge of collection law
  • Good collection skills
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Ability to make decisions coupled with good self-management skills
  • Computer proficiency (EMR knowledge a plus)
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively present information, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to take initiative, adapt to changing priorities, and work independently
  • Strong time management and prioritization skills
  • Fluent in English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin).
Preferred
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Preferably two or more years of Hospital Patient Accounting and Registration experience in an acute care facility.
  • Preferably two or more years of experience in customer service and/or guest relations.
  • Knowledge of community resources and cultural needs.
  • Medical terminology preferred.
Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, staff is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and/or listen. He/she uses his/her hands to do computer work, write reports, do equipment set-up/cleaning/storage, clerical support, etc. He/she will be using the phone frequently. Good vision is needed to be able to read schedules, enter accurate data, etc. He/she must have good general health and demonstrate emotional stability so as to carry out the above-enumerated duties.
  • Able to lift up to 30 pounds
  • Use proper body mechanics when handling equipment
  • Standing, walking and moving 50% of the day


Compliance Requirements

Complies with Chinese Hospital Compliance Handbook including Code of Ethics and all statutes, regulations, guidelines applicable to federal and state programs. Responsibilities include, following the guidelines and reporting suspected violations of any statute, regulations, agreements or guidelines applicable to all healthcare programs.

Base Pay Scale

Starting at $24.78-$30.46 per hour. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

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