Emergency room clerk vs receptionist/billing clerk

Differences between emergency room clerk and receptionist/billing clerk duties and responsibilities

Emergency room clerk example responsibilities.

• Identify managed care requirements and respond to billing inquiries while adhering to HIPPA guidelines.
• Interview patients to obtain biographic, demographic, and financial data for registration purposes and enter information into hospital computer system.
• Train in CPR and negotiating in escalade situations.
• Process insurance information and medical records, using epic.
• Chart organization; labs, transcription, doctor's orders.
• Ensure HIPPA compliance for email, fax, and upload patient documentation.
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Receptionist/billing clerk example responsibilities.

• Assist office management and staff with administrative projects/responsibilities such as managing time-sensitive projects, filing, copying, and collating materials.
• Obtain and track all insurance referrals for patients with HMO products.
• Coordinate in-processing of all patients, to include accurate insurance information and payments are entered correctly into office computer system.
• Move from SNF billing to HMO outpatient billing and keep a large alpha current.
• Maintain confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA guidelines.
• Develop effective billing strategies for Medicaid recipients according to HIPPA rules and regulations.
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