*Patient Access Clerk* - Cabell Huntington Hospital/St. Mary

Rivers Health is seeking a full-time Patient Access Clerk: * Verifies and correctly enters patient demographic and insurance data including any insurance notification required. * Performs clerical duties such as admission, discharges, transfers and deaths as needed * Completes all required forms and scanning to maintain complete patient record. * Answers switchboard/phone and appropriately responds to emergency alarms as required. * Safely transports patients, supplies and specimens as needed. * Responsible for accepting and processing payments. * Processes department supply ordering, equipment maintenance, repair requisitions and department mail. * Maintains patient privacy and respects values of individual patients and provides services accordingly. * Provides cooperative and courteous service to patients, physicians, staff members and visitors in a timely manner with the utmost of professional behavior. * Participates in unit meetings, statistical data gathering and quality improvement activities including serving on quality improvement teams. * Maintains tidiness of registration and waiting area. Cleans desk, counter tops, cabinets, etc. as needed. * Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, safety, environmental and infection control standards. * Performs other duties as assigned. ER Specific: * Observes and reports all patient concerns and changes in condition to a Nurse immediately. * Maintains current BLS certification. * Performs and documents ER patient care technician duties while maintaining aseptic technique as directed including: * vital signs * EKGs * finger stick blood glucose monitoring * inserts and removes urinary catheter * administers enemas as directed * obtains and records patient specimens * Assists RN with other patient care duties * Maintains patient room cleanliness as needed EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING: High school diploma or equivalent. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled