Patient Access Rep - Admitting - Casual

Northern Montana Hospital; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Havre, Montana is seeking a dedicated individual to manage patient registration and phone operations. The role entails providing a welcoming atmosphere for patients and visitors while handling inquiries and assisting with office duties. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and demonstrate keyboarding skills of at least 50 WPM. This position offers a competitive salary based on experience and is committed to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Keyboarding speed of at least 50 words per minute.
• Knowledge of 10 key is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Handle all patient registration for inpatient and outpatient services.
• Operate multi-line phone system, transferring calls as needed.
• Maintain a welcoming atmosphere for patients and visitors.

Skills

Keyboarding skills (50 WPM)

Ability to comprehend and apply information

Office procedures knowledge

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

About Northern Montana Hospital

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

Responsible for all patient registration for in-patient or out-patient services. Responsible for daily operation of a multi-line phone system, answering and transferring all calls to Northern Montana Hospital (NMH) and Northern Montana Care Center (NMCC) whenever switchboard area on third floor is not covered by PBX operator. Provides a "visitor friendly" atmosphere in the admissions area, assisting all patients, visitors and co-workers who have questions or concerns. Other office duties as needed.

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.
• Ability to successfully pass Background Check and Drug Screen.

Salary commensurate with up to 10 years experience.

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.