BMC LAB - ADMISSIONS CLERK

Arrange for the efficient and orderly admission of outpatient testing or procedures. Ensures that the patient’s information is collected, entered in the computer system accurately, and that all patients are aware of Urgent Care 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.

Responsibilities

• Register patients for outpatient testing and procedures, obtaining personal information or verifying information already on file, including emergency numbers and insurance information.
• Obtain signature on MSE and Condition of Admission forms.
• Communicate appropriately and clearly to the supervisor, nurse managers, coworkers, and physicians.
• Receive patient payments or co-payments as required and post transactions appropriately to the system.
• Count till drawer and verify correct amount at the beginning and ending of every shift.
• Maintain department records, reports, and files as required.
• Know Urgent Care policies and be familiar with Urgent Care services that are available.
• Demonstrate flexibility, organization, and function well in stressful situations.
• Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensure confidentiality of patients’ records.
• Maintain a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
• Participate in educational programs, complete annual educational requirements, and attend in-service meetings as required.

Benefits

• 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.

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 us apart and makes people excited to come to work each day.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Current BLS Certification.
• One to three months related experience and/or training; equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Ability to use hospital information systems and operate basic computer functions and software.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate ratios and percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs.