BUSINESS OFFICE - ADMISSIONS CLERK

Mountain-View-Hospital-LLC; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with up to 6% match

Earned Quarterly Bonus Program

Education Reimbursement Program

Discount for procedures

Job summary

Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls is seeking an Admissions Clerk to join our team. You will pre-register patients for admissions, verify demographics, insurance information, and enter data into the hospital system with accuracy.

You will collect signatures on consent forms, communicate with patients and staff, post payments, and help ensure completion of registrations. A high school diploma or GED is preferred and 1–3 months of related experience is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–3 months related experience and/or training.
• Ability to use hospital information system.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and speak effectively.

Responsibilities

• Pre-registering/registering patients for admissions, emergencies and procedures.
• Verify demographics, physician, emergency numbers and insurance information.
• Enter accurate insurance information and run eligibility checks.
• Scan and attach patient orders, directives and IDs as needed.
• Obtain signatures on consent forms and initiate Advanced Directive process.
• Communicate with manager, supervisors, nurses, patients and families clearly.
• Receive and post patient payments, maintain cash receipts and records.
• Know hospital policies and admissions processes and resources.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hospital information system

Job description

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Admissions Clerk to join our team!JOB SUMMARY: Arrange for the efficient and orderly admission of inpatients and admission of individuals who have hospital based outpatient testing or procedures. Ensures that the patient’s information is collected, entered into hospital computer system accurately, and that all patients are aware of hospital policies and procedures. Interviews incoming patient or representatives and enters information required for admission into computer. Distributes appropriate information to all ancillary departments. Must maintain a 95% accuracy rate quarterly on all admissions.BENEFITS:Taking care of our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:Medical, Dental and Vision InsurancePaid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time OffRetirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)Earned Quarterly Bonus ProgramEducation Reimbursement ProgramDiscount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community HospitalPlease note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Responsible for pre-registering/registering patients for scheduled admissions, emergency visits, and outpatient procedures. Obtaining information or verifying information already on file including demographics, physician, emergency numbers and insurance information.2. Responsible for obtaining and entering accurate insurance information as well as running eligibility. Will maintain working knowledge on in/out of network insurances, arranging primary and secondary insurance, eligibility requirements, and insurancetypes.3. Responsible for scanning in patient information including but not limited to patient orders, advance directives, identification cards, and other documents as needed.Responsible for participating in required department scanning submitted by other disciplines.4. Responsible for obtaining signature on all appropriate consent forms including Conditions of Admission and initiating the Advanced Directive process. Notifies patient of programs available to patients as appropriate.5. Communicates appropriately and clearly to the manager, supervisor, team lead, nurse managers, coworkers, patients, families, and physicians. Communicates any incomplete registrations, unattained consents, or incomplete tasks to the next shift.6. Receives patient payments, posts and makes a daily report of cash receipts. Maintains department records, reports, and files as required.7. Responsible, when previous arrangements have been made or a co-payment is required, to collect such payments and record payment including obtaining signature for payment arrangements and automatic payments.8. Responsible for knowing hospital policies and being familiar with hospital services that are available. Responsible to knowing Admissions processes and being familiar with Admissions services, knowing where to find education and resources.ABOUT MOUNTAIN VIEW:Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.Education/Certification: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.Experience: One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Equipment/Technology: Ability to use hospital information system, and operate basic computer functions and software.Language/Communication: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively, before groups of customers and or employees of the organization.