Admitting - Admitting Clerk - (PT)

About the role

Madison Memorial Hospital (MMH) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Admitting Clerk to complete admission information into the Cerner Patient Accounting System. The incumbent will maintain a high level of accuracy while pre-certifying appropriate hospital admissions, verifying eligibility for patients using various tools provided by insurance carriers, and pre-admitting all patients scheduled on the hospital scheduling system.

The Admitting Clerk is the first patient contact with MMH and requires a level of professionalism in keeping with the values of Integrity, Respect, and Caring.

Responsibilities

• Pre-certify hospital admissions
• Verify patient eligibility using insurance carrier tools
• Pre-admit scheduled patients
• Maintain recurring and offsite files
• Work discharge disposition reports
• Assist with interviewing and training
• Complete inpatient insurance authorization

Requirements

• Previous Admitting/PBX experience preferred
• Previous Cerner Experience required

Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work as a team and individually
• Motivated to mentor peers
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, MS Publisher or equivalent, PowerPoint)
• Proven integrity, respect, and initiative

Schedule

• Part-Time
• Every Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Every other weekend including Sundays
• Rotating holidays

Benefits

• Retirement: 457(b) plan
• Health Benefits (comprehensive coverage)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Plans
• 340B Pharmacy Program
• 50% Hospital Discount

Work-Life Balance

The Employee Assistance Program offers:

• Personal counseling (in-person and virtual)
• Life management services (child and senior care, moving, pets, home repair, disaster support, discounts, etc.)
• Senior care management
• Child care referral services
• Lifestyle coaching
• Health and wellness resources
• Legal & financial services
• Support tools for managers
• Onsite and virtual trainings
• Critical Incident Stress Management services