Clerk - Admissions / Emergency Room

We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our ever growing team here at Bingham. You must be willing and able to learn new skills and adapt to change often, as the medical field is ever changing. You must have good communication skills and be detail oriented. We have multiple providers of all specialties. If you are looking for a rewarding and fulfilling career and enjoy fast paced environments this will be a good fit for you. JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Required Licenses/Certifications: CNA preferred, BLS & NVCI within 6 months of hire Minimum Work Experience: One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Ability to read and write English. Understand and carry out written instructions. Ability to work with figures being able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Have the ability to get along well with others, especially under stressful conditions. BASIC JOB PURPOSE The Clerk is responsible for gathering demographic and insurance information from the patients of Bingham Memorial Hospital in an accurate and timely manner. The Admissions clerk will provide information on the process of admissions and will advise the patient of directions to the service area. The Admissions Clerk will facilitate the use of the greeters for patients that need escorts. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Obtains signed statement(s) from patient to protect hospital's interests. Enters patient information into computer and routes appropriate copies and forms to designated departments. Explains hospital regulations such as visiting hours, payment of accounts, and patient rights. Screens patients for need of assistance in paying their bill and refers to financial counselor or other agency. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Ensures confidentiality of patient's information in compliance with HIPPA and other state and federal regulations. Communicates appropriately and clearly to Supervisor, coworkers, physicians, and the public. Interacts professionally with public, patients, physicians, and coworkers and provides explanations and verbal reassurances as necessary. Answers telephone in a polite manner and communicates information to the appropriate personnel/family member. Answers switchboard and directs all incoming calls as appropriate (when the switchboard operator is off duty.) Handles cash, including taking payments, recording payments, giving change, providing receipts, and balancing cash drawer. Accepts other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Manager, Division Head or Administration.