The Unit Clerk pre-registers and registers patients presenting at the hospital for inpatient and outpatient services. RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducts patient/guarantor interviews, explains hospital policies, patient financial responsibilities and patient's bill of rights. Facilitates the patient admission flow, including activities such as: patient identification, identification of accurate demographic and insurance information, and collection of required signatures and documents. Responsible for the verification and authorization of insurance benefits on all inpatient and outpatient accounts through electronic verification system or through contact with third party payers, in order to obtain accurate and prompt reimbursement.