ADMITTING CLERK, PER DIEM

Northern Nevada Medical Group; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement/repayment program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Northern Nevada Medical Group is seeking a dedicated individual to handle patient admissions efficiently at Sierra Medical Center, a part of the Northern Nevada Health System. The role involves collecting and verifying patient information while ensuring they understand hospital policies.

This position requires effective communication, previous experience in a customer service role, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Employees enjoy competitive compensation, generous paid time off, and excellent health benefits.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle the efficient and orderly admission of patients.
• Ensure patient information is collected correctly.
• Provide information about billing, patient rights, and visiting hours.
• Collect payments if required.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Customer service skills

Additional languages preferred

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Sierra Medical Center, part of Northern Nevada Health System, is a 170-bed acute care hospital offering 24/7 ER care, cardiology, oncology, labor and delivery, level II NICU, surgical and orthopedic services, and more.

Job Description: Handle the efficient and orderly admission of inpatients, outpatients and emergency department admissions. Ensure patient information is collected and that patients are aware of hospital policies and procedures. Interview incoming patient or representatives and enter required admission information into the computer database. Distribute appropriate information to ancillary departments. Participate in performance improvement and CQI activities.

• Responsible for obtaining all pertinent information including demographic and insurance information.
• Ensure all admission forms are complete and accurate, spelling correct; apply patient labels to all necessary forms.
• Provide information to the patient/representative about billing, complaint process, patient rights, HIPAA, and visiting hours.
• If prior arrangements have been made or a co-payment is required, collect payment, record and forward to the business office personnel.

Benefits for full and part time employees

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition reimbursement/repayment program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.