Clerk Financial Clearance - PT

Northern Montana Health Care; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Montana Health Care in Havre, MT is seeking a Clerk Financial Clearance Representative to verify insurance and secure pre-authorizations for patient accounts. You will assist with presumptive eligibility and work with a team to support accurate, timely processing of healthcare payments.

In this role, you will cross-train with colleagues to cover duties during absences and handle miscellaneous administrative tasks as needed, contributing to a positive patient experience in a busy

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Typing speed of at least 50 WPM.
• Knowledge of ten-key.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• Experience with health insurance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Verify insurance and obtain pre-authorizations.
• Assist with presumptive eligibility.
• Cross-train to cover duties during absences.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as needed.

Skills

Typing 50 WPM

10-key by touch

Customer service

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Handling distressed patients

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Northern Montana Hospital (NMH) is the center of a comprehensive system of medical and health care services, staffed with a team of caring professionals who are dedicated to meeting the growing needs of our Hi-Line communities. The not-for-profit, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital features a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department, with state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and electronic medical record services. Our large, quiet labor/birthing rooms are private and located away from other patient care areas. The private patient rooms on the 5th floor Medical/Surgical Department boast views from every window.

Administration, staff, and medical providers are committed to delivering high quality, comprehensive health care services to the people of the Hi-Line communities of Montana.

Specialties of our active staff of doctors include Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Hematology, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Pain Management, Pathology, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology, Radiology and Women’s Health.

For the convenience of our patients, we also host visiting physicians at our clinics in the areas of:

• Cardiology
• Pediatric Pulmonology
• Urology
• Radiation Oncology
• Nephrology
• Endocrinology
• Optometry

About the role

The Clerk Financial Clearance Representative will verify insurance and obtain pre-authorizations that are needed on accounts. Help patients with Presumptive Eligibility. Cross train with other Clerk Financial Clearance Rep to handle duties during times of absence. Any miscellaneous duties that may arise.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Keyboarding minimum of 50 WPM.
• Knowledge of 10 key.
• Ability to comprehend, retain and apply given information.
• Experience in office procedures helpful but not necessary.
• Professional demeanor and excellent public relation skills.
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to effectively calm patients and be able to deal with distressed and/or agitated patients.
• Medical terminology and health insurance background preferred.

Starting pay range varies based on experience up to 10 years.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicants requiring accommodation(s) during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us at [e-mail] or 406-262-1401. Requesting an accommodation is voluntary and will not negatively affect your application. All requests will be kept confidential.

NMH will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this job.