Description - External
JOB SUMMARY
Performs receptionist, registration, and clerical duties associated with direct and scheduled patient
admissions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Ensures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the
registration system with timeliness and accuracy.
Distributes and explains forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients or family members.
Meets with patient or patient's caregiver before or after admission to exchange necessary information and
documentation. Provides explanation of process and addresses concerns and questions.
Communicates with admitting physician's office, nursing unit staff, and/or other appropriate personnel
regarding admission to exchange necessary information and determine placement.
Verifies insurance benefits and obtains precertification/authorization as necessary. Determines and accepts
required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refers to financial counselors for follow up.
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and al relevant Company and Division policies and
procedures.
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS
I understand that it is my responsibility to know, understand and adhere to the following:
Our Mission and Vision
Code of Conduct
LifePoint Core Values
Personal Appearance Standards
High School Diploma required.
Description - External
JOB SUMMARY
Performs receptionist, registration, and clerical duties associated with direct and scheduled patient
admissions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Ensures that all necessary demographic, billing, and clinical information is obtained and entered in the
registration system with timeliness and accuracy.
Distributes and explains forms, documents, and educational handouts to patients or family members.
Meets with patient or patient's caregiver before or after admission to exchange necessary information and
documentation. Provides explanation of process and addresses concerns and questions.
Communicates with admitting physician's office, nursing unit staff, and/or other appropriate personnel
regarding admission to exchange necessary information and determine placement.
Verifies insurance benefits and obtains precertification/authorization as necessary. Determines and accepts
required payments, including co-pays and deductibles, or refers to financial counselors for follow up.
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and al relevant Company and Division policies and
procedures.
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS
I understand that it is my responsibility to know, understand and adhere to the following:
Our Mission and Vision
Code of Conduct
LifePoint Core Values
Personal Appearance Standards
High School Diploma required.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
