Greets visitors and patients in person. Communicates by telephone or video conferencing, upholding excellent customer service. Handles confidential information appropriately by protecting and disclosing information to only those authorized. Prioritizes by assessing and analyzing information to identify immediate emergency needs. Demonstrates technical knowledge and competence in the departmental procedures.  Enters and updates patient demographic and financial information, ensuring the patient is fully registered as early in the process as possible. Obtains appropriate applications and forms, confirming signatures are on file. Photocopies/scans documents as needed. Provides patients with financial responsibility information and collects patient liabilities, documents amounts in the appropriate fields, and balances the cash box daily. Works with partnering departments (Financial Counseling, Scheduling, Financial Clearance, and clinical areas) to ensure all aspects of the patient's encounter are completed as needed. Provides wayfinding instructions and assists with hospital information as requested. Coordinates patient admission needs, bed assignments, and tracking boards where applicable. Meets or exceeds audit accuracy standards. Works worklists and error reports timely, and proactively seeks assistance to resolve as needed. May perform other duties upon request.