Access Clerk - Patient Services Coordinator
MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc, Elbing, KS, United States
Access Clerk - Patient Services Coordinator
Join a dedicated healthcare team as a Patient Services Coordinator, where you will play a vital role in admitting, pre-admitting, and transferring patients within a busy emergency department setting. This position requires a warm, customer-focused approach to ensure every patient, from newborns to seniors, receives respectful and efficient service.
Essential Functions
Gather all necessary demographic and insurance information to admit or pre-admit patients, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while maintaining a high accuracy rate.
Notify financial counselors about private pay or uncertain insurance cases.
Distribute admission paperwork promptly to relevant departments and staff.
Assist with patient transport as needed.
Adhere strictly to privacy and security regulations concerning Protected Health Information (PHI).
Collect co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles according to insurance contracts and eligibility verification.
Process patient payments and complete daily deposits.
Education and Experience
No formal education is required; however, familiarity with medical terminology and prior clerical or computer experience is preferred.
Skills and Requirements
Basic clerical, computer, and keyboarding skills.
Strong communication abilities to interact effectively with patients and staff.
Integrity and accountability, demonstrated by honesty and ownership of responsibilities.
Compassion and empathy to provide excellent customer service.
Ability to manage conflict and offer solutions while maintaining project direction.
Respectful collaboration with diverse populations.
Excellence in communication and leadership, with the ability to influence and guide teams.
This role offers a chance to contribute meaningfully to a healthcare facility serving a broad regional community in the Central Plains of the United States. The position is part-time and provides a supportive environment with competitive pay and benefits.
Join a dedicated healthcare team as a Patient Services Coordinator, where you will play a vital role in admitting, pre-admitting, and transferring patients within a busy emergency department setting. This position requires a warm, customer-focused approach to ensure every patient, from newborns to seniors, receives respectful and efficient service.
Essential Functions
Gather all necessary demographic and insurance information to admit or pre-admit patients, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while maintaining a high accuracy rate.
Notify financial counselors about private pay or uncertain insurance cases.
Distribute admission paperwork promptly to relevant departments and staff.
Assist with patient transport as needed.
Adhere strictly to privacy and security regulations concerning Protected Health Information (PHI).
Collect co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles according to insurance contracts and eligibility verification.
Process patient payments and complete daily deposits.
Education and Experience
No formal education is required; however, familiarity with medical terminology and prior clerical or computer experience is preferred.
Skills and Requirements
Basic clerical, computer, and keyboarding skills.
Strong communication abilities to interact effectively with patients and staff.
Integrity and accountability, demonstrated by honesty and ownership of responsibilities.
Compassion and empathy to provide excellent customer service.
Ability to manage conflict and offer solutions while maintaining project direction.
Respectful collaboration with diverse populations.
Excellence in communication and leadership, with the ability to influence and guide teams.
This role offers a chance to contribute meaningfully to a healthcare facility serving a broad regional community in the Central Plains of the United States. The position is part-time and provides a supportive environment with competitive pay and benefits.