Samaritan Healthcare · 1 month ago
Admit Clerk I, Per Diem
Moses Lake, WA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSamaritan Healthcare is dedicated to providing healthcare services to the community. The Admit Clerk I is responsible for the efficient admission of inpatients and registration of outpatients, ensuring accurate patient information is collected and managing incoming calls and inquiries.
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Responsibilities
Ensure all incoming calls are promptly and courteously answered and routed to the correct extension within the hospital system, physician offices, or clinics associated with the hospital
Perform paging, announcement of public messages and respond to all inquiries, in accordance with organization policy
Monitor and announce all emergent and alarm systems according to current organization policies for Emergency Codes
Responsible for the pre-registration and registration of all patients whom need our services, in a considerate, accurate/efficient and timely manner. If unable to get all the necessary information at the time of registration, follow-up and obtain information
Follows department’s documentation policy to ensure necessary information is documented in the patient’s account
Gathers complete and accurate patient demographic (e.g., name, date of birth, Social Security Number), insurance (e.g. insurer name, plan subscriber) and clinical information from patients and physicians
Ensure that all insurance information is promptly and properly verified using EPIC Real Time Eligibility (RTE) or applicable provider portal as needed
Responds promptly to patient inquiries regarding hospital billing procedures, policies and statements- aligns patients with resources for financial counseling as needed
Works closely with Financial Access to ensure proper financial clearance of scheduled procedures
Register patients with on-the-job injuries, MVAs, and other injuries and have them complete the appropriate forms
Take payments from customers. Maintain cash drawer and complete daily deposits following department’s cash handling procedure, letting the Patient Access Manager know of any cash discrepancies or concerns
Collect co-pays, deductibles, and/or sets payment arrangements when applicable
When the service is emergent, the clerk immediately provides whatever information obtained to the clinical staff for patient’s immediate care
Understands and follows appropriate rules and regulations regarding patient admissions such as Medicare Secondary Payer, Advance Beneficiary Notices, Message from Medicare, Notice of Privacy Practices, Patient Rights, Advance Directives and EMTALA
Ensures all necessary forms, letters of non-coverage, and questionnaires are completed and signed accurately
Responsible for identifying and properly coding insurances, DLI's, Medicaid, Medicare, and HMO's
Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise
Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to: security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics
Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements
Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization’s values
Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization
Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Ability to operate a multi-line phone system
Ability to perform data entry using EPIC preferred
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department specific checklist
Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction, when necessary. Performs independent problem solving. Decision-making is logical and deliberate
Performs actions that demonstrate accountability. Exercises safe judgment in decision-making. Practices within legal and ethical guidelines
Demonstrates competency in ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum
Basic Life Support Heartsaver (HS) level to be completed within three (3) months of hire
Previous admitting experience in a healthcare setting preferred
Preferred
Previous admitting experience in a healthcare setting preferred
Ability to perform data entry using EPIC preferred
Benefits
In lieu of benefits, receive additional 12% differential.
Company
Samaritan Healthcare
Samaritan Healthcare offers emergency, surgical, maternity, physical therapy, orthopaedics and cardiac care services.
Founded in 1947
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gretchen Youngren, MA
Chief Development & Communications Officer
Julie Weisenburg
Human Resources Business Partner
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