Admitting Clerk

Lifepoint Health • Elko, NV

4h

About The Position

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring an Admitting Clerk to support patient registration and admitting functions. The role may float across outpatient hospital departments and the emergency department, with opportunities to cross-train in other areas of patient financial services. The position offers variety in shifts and work environments and calls for a positive, team-oriented approach, strong customer service, and a growth mindset.

The Admitting Clerk performs electronic filing, enters patient data, verifies insurance, collects upfront payments, prepares statistical reports, maintains department metrics, greets visitors, and communicates with patients and providers. The clerk also handles phone calls and messages, responds to information requests and incoming work requests, and supports basic accounting by providing daily payment logs or journals to the cashier for reconciliation.

This is a full-time, varied-schedule role. The clerk covers various hospital departments and emergency department registration. Shifts may rotate, include weekends, and take place overnight. Typical shifts are 7–10 hours, with possible 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

• Requires critical-thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment and take appropriate action.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of general healthcare admitting experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform admitting and registration functions, including electronic filing and entering patient data.
• Verify insurance and collect upfront cash while maintaining high customer satisfaction.
• Prepare statistical reports and maintain department metrics.
• Greet visitors and communicate with patients and providers.
• Place, answer, and direct phone calls and distribute messages.
• Handle information requests by reviewing files and records, answering inquiries, and responding to incoming work requests.
• Provide daily payment logs or journals to the cashier for reconciliation.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed