CC POCATELLO - ADMISSIONS CLERK

MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL LLC • Pocatello, ID

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Mountain View Hospital is looking for an Admissions Clerk to join our team! This role is responsible for the efficient and orderly admission of outpatient testing or procedures. The Admissions Clerk ensures that patient information is collected and entered into the computer system accurately, and that all patients are aware of Urgent Care policies and procedures. This involves interviewing incoming patients or their representatives, entering required admission information into the computer, and distributing appropriate information to ancillary departments. A key performance indicator for this role is maintaining a 95% accuracy rate quarterly on all admissions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or higher.
• Current BLS Certification.
• One to three months related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to use hospital information system, and operate basic computer functions and software.
• 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.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate ratios and percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work well with others as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Registering patients for outpatient testing and procedures.
• Obtaining personal information or verifying information already on file, including emergency numbers and insurance information.
• Obtaining signature on MSE and Condition of Admission forms.
• Communicating appropriately and clearly to the supervisor, nurse managers, coworkers, and physicians.
• Receiving patient payments or co-payments as required.
• Posting transactions appropriately to the system.
• Counting till drawer and verifying the correct amount at the beginning and end of every shift.
• Maintaining department records, reports, and files as required.
• Knowing Urgent Care policies and being familiar with available Urgent Care services.
• Demonstrating an ability to be flexible, organized, and function well in stressful situations.
• Treating patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensuring confidentiality of patients’ records.
• Maintaining a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
• Participating in educational programs, completing annual educational requirements, and attending in-service meetings as required.
• Attending all other meetings as required.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
• Accepting and completing other duties as assigned or requested.
• Maintaining a 95% accuracy rate on quarterly report card.
• Maintaining accurate time clock punches, punching in and out according to Urgent Care policy.
• Answering incoming calls to the facility in a professional, timely manner.
• Maintaining a professional attitude.
• Wearing appropriate clothing according to the dress code.
• Complying with all PCI standards and other company policies and procedures for payment card acceptance and security.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED