Scheduling And Registration Clerk - Pulmonary Function- Part Time

Be the first step in a patient's journey. As a Scheduling and Registration Clerk in Guthrie's Pulmonary Function Department, you'll help patients access specialized testing and services while providing a welcoming, supportive experience from their very first interaction.

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Schedule & Coverage:

Part-Time, Day Shift

Benefits That Matter:

Medical, Dental, Vision starting first of month after hire

PTO starts Day 1

Voluntary 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match- Plan for your future with Fidelity investment options

Employee Assistance Program- Confidential support for personal and professional well-being

Shift Differentials & Premiums- Earn more for evenings, nights, weekends, and float coverage

Friendly, Inclusive Work Family- Be part of a team that feels like home

Position Summary: Interviews out‐patients to obtain required information to complete registration and third‐ party billing information. Obtains the signature of the patient or the appropriate party on consents and billing forms. Reviews patient information for prior approval, referral, or pre‐certification requirements, as necessary. Initiates appropriate follow‐through and completes documentation when required. Displays a warm and pleasing personality, is courteous and helpful when in contact with hospital guests (patients, family members, visitors, physicians, employees of own and other departments, etc.).

Education, License & Cert: High school graduate, with basic to advanced computer experience.

Experience: Exposure to and thorough understanding of PC software applications is required. Working knowledge of office equipment.

Essential Functions:

1. Ability to provide administrative support to all areas under Respiratory & Neurodiagnostic Services.

2. Answers phone promptly and identify self, department, and title.

3. Interviews patients or their representatives to obtain required information to complete registration and third‐party billing information accurately. Obtains the signature of the patient or the appropriate party on consents and billing forms.

4. Reviews patient information for prior approval, referral, or pre‐certification requirements. Initiates appropriate follow through and completes documentation. Reviews patient histories for appropriate documentation to justify testing.

5. Obtains and documents follow‐up with patients after sleep testing to meet accreditation standards.

6. Communicates department schedule to the appropriate department. (i.e., Respiratory Therapy, Pulmonary Function, Sleep, Neurodiagnostics, Bronchoscopy, Pulmonary Rehab)

7. Provide results of tests to referring physicians.

8. Schedules out‐patient testing for dept, as needed and fills schedule when vacancy exists.

9. Maintains data and sends monthly reports and assists director and supervisor with clerical duties.

10. Embraces Guthrie Values and Service Excellence

Other Duties:

1. Assists visitors and patients with directions and assists pt. with transportation.

2. Calls patients to remind them of scheduled appointments.

3. Informs patients and their families of test delays.

4. Orders supplies when necessary.

5. It is understood that this description is not intended to be all‐inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position.

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