UNIT CLERK

UHS • Grand Forks, ND

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About The Position

Horizon Health is seeking a Unit Clerk for our BRAND NEW unit called Altru Behavioral Health Center in Grand Forks, ND. This is a 24 bed inpatient psychiatric unit for adult and pediatric patients. The Unit Clerk performs assigned clerical duties on behalf of the Department, and functions as the focal communication source for the department.

Requirements

• Highschool graduate/GED
• Associate's degree or higher preferred
• Previous experience preferred
• Proficient in software applications
• Ability to write detailed correspondence
• Ability to read and comprehend moderate to complex instructions and correspondence
• Demonstrates accountability for ensuring the highest quality patient care for patients

Responsibilities

• Answers the phone, forwarding calls to appropriate personnel/departments in a professional, timely manner.
• Responds to all requests for information in a timely manner.
• Accepts admissions from other organizations or facilities.
• Preregisters patients for scheduled intake, obtaining authorization and checking insurance eligibility.
• Interviews patients or their representatives, where admission is unscheduled, for obtaining personal information or verifying information already on file, including emergency numbers and insurance information.
• Provides Information to the patient/representative about billing, complaint process, patient rights, HIPAA and visiting hours. Distributes facility specific literature.
• Ensures patient personal items are secured by family member on onsite.
• Refers patients to the business office when financial arrangements need to be made.
• Completes pre-certs that are due within 24 hours from admission time.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Long and Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Career development opportunities within the company
• Tuition Assistance
• Rewarding work environment – Enjoy going to work every day!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees