Admitting Clerk

Riverwood Healthcare Center; Aitkin (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement plan

Wellness benefits with on-site fitness

Cost savings on services or pharmacy

Earned Sick/Safe time off

Job summary

Riverwood Healthcare Center is seeking an Admitting Clerk to manage patient registration and data collection, operate the hospital switchboard, verify insurance, and assign rooms. You will ensure clear communication between patients, families, clinical teams, and support departments.

The role involves handling inbound/outbound calls, paging staff for routine and emergency notifications, and delivering timely patient support in a welcoming hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Basic typing and data entry skills.
• General clerical and administrative support skills.
• Some coursework or training from a junior college or vocational school preferred
• Experience using automated or electronic systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate the hospital switchboard and handle patient registration and data collection.
• Verify insurance, assign rooms, and coordinate communication among patients, families, clinical teams, and support departments.
• Manage inbound and outbound calls, page staff for routine and emergency notifications, and provide timely support to patients and visitors.

Skills

Typing

Data entry

Clerical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some coursework or training (junior college/vocational)

Experience using automated/electronic systems (preferred)

Job description

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Casual Aitkin, MN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1148

Salary Range: $19.07 To $22.17 Hourly

About the Position:

The Admitting Clerk plays a key frontline role in delivering a positive patient experience by managing the registration and admission process with efficiency, accuracy, and compassion. This position is responsible for operating the hospital switchboard, handling patient registration and data collection, verifying insurance, assigning rooms, and ensuring seamless communication between patients, families, clinical teams, and support departments. The Admitting Clerk also manages inbound and outbound calls, pages staff for routine and emergency notifications, and provides timely support to patients and visitors.

Education:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.


• Basic typing and data entry skills.


• General clerical and administrative support skills.

Preferred:

• Some coursework or training from a junior college or vocational school preferred


• Experience using automated or electronic systems preferred.

What we offer:

At Riverwood Healthcare, treating our patients well starts with treating our employees well. We provide a culture that reflects the friendly, more relaxed atmosphere of the communities we serve. Our staff are welcoming and supportive of one another.

In addition, you may be eligible for some additional benefits including 401(k)-retirement plan, wellness benefits with on-site fitness center, cost savings on services or pharmacy products provided through Riverwood Healthcare and Earned Sick/Safe time off based on the hours you work.

This posting is for a Casual work status, which means that you will be scheduled only when needed and there are no set hours. Casual employees are not eligible for employee insurance benefits.

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Riverwood Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

About us:

Riverwood Healthcare Center is a 25-bed Critical Access hospital with three full-service clinics in Aitkin, McGregor, and Garrison. Riverwood has recently expanded its footprint in Aitkin with a state-of-the-art surgical center.

Just two hours from the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro, this is an opportunity to live and work where others play in the heart of Minnesota's Northwoods and beautiful lakes country. Enjoy access to an abundance of natural wonders, including lakes, rivers and streams, state parks, wildlife refuges, and ATV and bike trails for all your outdoor recreational activities.

About the Position:

The Admitting Clerk plays a key frontline role in delivering a positive patient experience by managing the registration and admission process with efficiency, accuracy, and compassion. This position is responsible for operating the hospital switchboard, handling patient registration and data collection, verifying insurance, assigning rooms, and ensuring seamless communication between patients, families, clinical teams, and support departments. The Admitting Clerk also manages inbound and outbound calls, pages staff for routine and emergency notifications, and provides timely support to patients and visitors.

Education:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.


• Basic typing and data entry skills.


• General clerical and administrative support skills.

Preferred:

• Some coursework or training from a junior college or vocational school preferred


• Experience using automated or electronic systems preferred.

What we offer:

At Riverwood Healthcare, treating our patients well starts with treating our employees well. We provide a culture that reflects the friendly, more relaxed atmosphere of the communities we serve. Our staff are welcoming and supportive of one another.

In addition, you may be eligible for some additional benefits including 401(k)-retirement plan, wellness benefits with on-site fitness center, cost savings on services or pharmacy products provided through Riverwood Healthcare and Earned Sick/Safe time off based on the hours you work.

This posting is for a Casual work status, which means that you will be scheduled only when needed and there are no set hours. Casual employees are not eligible for employee insurance benefits.

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Riverwood Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

About us:

Riverwood Healthcare Center is a 25-bed Critical Access hospital with three full-service clinics in Aitkin, McGregor, and Garrison. Riverwood has recently expanded its footprint in Aitkin with a state-of-the‑art surgical center.

Just two hours from the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro, this is an opportunity to live and work where others play in the heart of Minnesota's Northwoods and beautiful lakes country. Enjoy access to an abundance of natural wonders, including lakes, rivers and streams, state parks, wildlife refuges, and ATV and bike trails for all your outdoor recreational activities.

Admitting Clerk is 24/7. Casual hours may include every other weekend, day, afternoon, and possibly over night.

This is a casual position which means scheduled as needed.