Patient Account Clerk II - Shift 1 (1554)

Job Purpose:

• The Patient Account Clerk II collects demographic and admission information, admits clients, verifies all information, and will obtain proper signatures on all required documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• He/she collects, deposits, discharges clients and assists in the performance of other departmental duties.
• Computer literacy, and the ability to learn new software, is essential to this position's performance.
• Interviews all clients or guarantors for complete and accurate information.
• Must be able to operate a multi-line phone system and general office equipment.
• Completes all financial paperwork with the client or guarantor, including Financial Statement, Client/Guarantor Agreement, notice to Medicare Clients, copies all insurance cards and does pre-certification, and Billing and Payment Information.
• Prepares charts for units.
• Responsible for bed assignment and accurate census information being received by 6:00 A.M. each day.
• Ensures that the needs of the client and/or family member(s) are respected in a courteous and timely manner, in keeping with the Center's Mission Statement.