Admitting Clerk

Lifepoint Health • Ishpeming, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

UP Health System- Bell is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network. The Admitting Clerk prepares statistical reports, maintains department metrics, and performs admitting/registration functions. This includes electronic filing, entering patient data, verifying insurance, and collecting upfront cash while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. The role also involves greeting visitors, communicating with patients and providers, handling phone calls, and managing information requests. Additionally, the clerk controls basic accounting functions such as providing a daily payment log to the cashier for reconciliation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent Required
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• 1-2 years of general admitting experience preferred.
• Must be able to work Afternoon shift & Weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepares statistical reports, maintains department metrics, performs admitting/registration functions such as electronic filing, enter patient data, verify insurance, and collect upfront cash while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Greets visitors and communicates with patients and providers.
• Places, answers, and directs phone calls and distributes messages.
• Handles information requests, including reviewing files and records, answering inquiries, and responding to incoming work requests.
• Controls basic accounting functions such as providing daily payment log/journal to cashier for reconciliation.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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