What should you do after entering the first section of patient details, such as demographics?

After entering the first section of patient details, such as demographics, clicking "Verify Patient or go to Checklist to Verify Patient" is the correct next step. Verification is crucial to ensure that the information entered is accurate and complete. This includes confirming the patient's name, address, contact information, and other essential demographics against the original documents or database.

This step helps to reduce errors that could affect subsequent processes, such as insurance claims or patient scheduling. Ensuring that the data is accurate at this stage can prevent issues later on, such as payment denials from insurance companies or delays in patient care. By verifying the information, you are taking responsibility for the accuracy of the patient record, which is a fundamental aspect of patient access roles.

On the other hand, while saving patient information and proceeding to insurance entry are important parts of the process, they should only be done after you have ensured that the demographic details are correct. Submitting for review is typically a later step and assumes that all necessary verifications are complete. Thus, it’s vital to prioritize the verification process immediately after entering demographic information.