Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Admitting Clerk to join our team!

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Arrange for the efficient and orderly admission of inpatients and admission of individuals who have hospital based outpatient testing or procedures. Ensures that the patient’s information is collected, entered into hospital computer system accurately, and that all patients are aware of hospital policies and procedures. Interviews incoming patient or representatives and enters information required for admission into computer. Distributes appropriate information to all ancillary departments. Must maintain a 95% accuracy rate quarterly on all admissions.

 

 

BENEFITS:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

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

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

Responsible for pre-registering/registering patients for scheduled admissions, emergency visits, and outpatient procedures. Obtaining personal information or verifying information already on file, including emergency numbers and insurance information. Responsible for obtaining signature on all appropriate consent forms including Conditions of Admission and initiating the Advanced Directive process. Communicates appropriately and clearly to the manager, supervisor, team lead, nurse managers, coworkers, patients, families, and physicians. Receives patient payments on admission and discharge. Posts and makes a daily report of cash receipts. Maintains department records, reports, and files as required. Responsible, when previous arrangements have been made or a co-payment is required, to collect such payments and record payment including obtaining signature for payment arrangements and automatic payments. Responsible for knowing hospital policies and being familiar with hospital services that are available. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function well in stressful situations. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures confidentiality of patients’ records. Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments. Participates in the educational program, completes annual educational requirements, and attends in-service meetings as required. Attends all other meetings as required. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Accepts and completes other duties as assigned or requested. Must maintain a 95% accuracy rate on quarterly report card. Must maintain accurate time clock punches, punch in and out according to hospital policy. Answers incoming calls to the facility in a professional, timely manner. Must maintain a professional attitude. Must wear appropriate clothing acceding to dress code. Responsible for admitting walk in patients according to EMTALA guidelines where/when appropriate. Responsible when previous arrangements have been made or a co-payment is required to collect such payment and record the payment if unable to collect what is noted to contact supervisor. The employee is required to comply with all PCI standards and other company policies and procedures for payment card acceptance and security.

 

 

About Mountain View:

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

 

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.