Admissions Clerk, PRN

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center•Libby, MT

80d

About The Position

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center is looking for an Admissions Clerk to join our Admissions Team! Reporting to the Patient Financial Services Manager, performs inpatient admissions and registrations for outpatient services. May serve as a backup for other business office functions.

Requirements

Strong communications skills both verbal and written.
Professional Customer Services skills and pleasant and courteous demeanor.
Knowledge of insurances.
Ability to follow directions.
Ability to follow Federal/ State and hospital policy and guidelines.
Ability to multitask.
Demonstrate knowledge of high level of care, accuracy and efficiency as it relates to patient registration.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to write and interpret notes.
Strong typing skills, and basic knowledge of office machines such as phones, faxes and copy machines.
High School diploma or equivalent education.

Nice To Haves

Preferred at least 1 year of experience but not required.

Responsibilities

Arranges for the efficient and orderly admission of inpatients and the registration of individuals who have hospital based outpatient care, testing or procedures. This includes but is not limited to observations, emergency, walk in clinic, laboratory, imaging, surgical services, rehabilitation, and outpatient services.
Ensures that patient demographics and insurance information is collected through the pre-registration or interview process and accurately entered into the ADT system (Meditech).
Performs duties in reception/cashiering/switchboard.
Pre-authorization of outpatient services, as needed.
Verifies insurance in different web-based sites or products.
Collects deposits, copayments, deductibles and other patient liabilities from patients per policy.
Participates in monthly staff meetings, training sessions, and annual education sessions, disaster drills, etc...
Adheres to compliance regulations such as EMTALA, HIPAA, and MSP, etc...
Works well under pressure in a high traffic work environment with shared workspace.
Works all shifts when needed, including weekends & holidays.