Summary Obtains accurate demographic, financial and clinical information and enters into the computer system to create the medical and financial record. Applies financial guidelines to determine/collect patient liability. Performs physician requested labwork and EKGs, industry pre-employment drug screens. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities + Accurately follows physician's orders when ordering diagnostic tests, such as lab work and EKGs, and performs those test which are part of the multi-skilled position. + Registers patients accurately, efficiently and professionally to ensure data base integrity and facilitate claims processing. + Participates in providing safe, cost effective patient care in a timely manner to achieve positive patient outcomes. + Applies financial screening guidelines to ensure proper procedures are followed in obtaining upfront collections for the specific facility. + Strives to expedite patient flow through prompt and courteous service. + Participates in performance improvement activities (PI) by identifying areas of opportunity to ensure quality is consistent with established guidelines. + Provides a safe, functional, and effective environment for patients, staff, and other individuals in the hospital, thus promoting quality patient care and achieving good outcomes. + Performs other duties as assigned, to include health screening. + Completes assigned goals. Requirements, Preferences and Experience Education Minimum: Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties. Experience Preferred: Admission and insurance experience. Phlebotomy certification or one year of phlebotomy experience. Special Skills Minimum: Computer literacy. About Baptist Memorial Health Care At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey. At Baptist, We Offer: + Competitive salaries + Paid vacation/time off + Continuing education opportunities + Generous retirement plan + Health insurance, including dental and vision + Sick leave + Service awards + Free parking + Short-term disability + Life insurance + Health care and dependent care spending accounts + Education assistance/continuing education + Employee referral program Job Summary: Position: 6009 - Associate-Clinical Facility: BMH - Golden Triangle Hospital Department: GT Outpatient Department BMH GTR Category: Administrative Non Clinical Support Type: Clinical Work Type: Full Time Work Schedule: Days Location: US:MS:Columbus Located in the Jackson metro area. REQNUMBER: 28211