Admitting Clerk

Position: Admitting Clerk - Days
Community Health Systems -  - Responsibilities:
Registers patients efficiently and accurately, entering all required information into the registration system and obtaining necessary signatures on consent and authorization forms.;
Verifies insurance coverage and identifies appropriate plan codes to ensure accurate billing and prompt payment.;
Reviews and explains legal and financial documents, including Advance Beneficiary Notices (ABNs), to patients and families as required.;
Counsels self-pay patients on procedure costs, payment options, and available financial resources, documenting all interactions thoroughly.;
Notifies relevant departments or physicians of patient arrivals and follows up on delays to ensure timely service.