Patient Registration Clerk - Halton Healthcare, Oakville

Role Overview

Halton Healthcare is seeking a dedicated professional for administration jobs Oakville. As part of Halton Healthcare careers, this temporary part-time position involves managing patient intake, verifying healthcare coverage, and supporting daily hospital operations in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Registers patients using Meditech software and validates healthcare coverage
• Acquires required information and payment method for uninsured patients and accurately enters all required data
• Creates and closes treatment records
• Answers telephone and deals with inquiries from the public, family, and hospital staff
• Completes various clerical tasks and audits as required
• Admits patients following established protocols and collaboration with nursing unit staff regarding bed allocation
• Works with accommodation staff to reassign beds as necessitated through preferred accommodations
• Acquires appropriate insurance information and required signatures from patient or family members
• Manages bill payment amounts and receipts for patients
• Performs other related duties as required

What You'll Bring

• A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a similar capacity in a health care environment or a Medical Office Administration diploma from a recognized college
• Successful completion of a medical terminology course
• Advanced keyboarding and extremely accurate data entry skills
• Minimum of 30 wpm typing speed
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Outlook and Word
• Accurate spelling skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and prioritize work effectively
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Demonstrated customer service skills and the ability to diplomatically respond to physicians, staff, and family inquiries in a demanding work environment
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position which involves frequent sitting, standing, and reaching
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record