Admitting Clerk

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$17.81/hr - $23.65/hr

• Appropriately and accurately collects and enters required information for all access patients.
• Accurately collects and enters all required demographic and insurance information for all our patients.
• Verifies electronically insurance coverage for our patients and checks to be sure they are entered correctly including effective and term dates.
• Explains to our patients all necessary forms that are needed and collects signatures when needed.
• Performs the infection screening per CDC requests.
• Scans in all insurance cards and patient's license when needed. Will term out any old cards.
• Takes our patient's picture via our Haiku/Canto system for identity purposes.
• Completes the check‑in process for each encounter on each patient.
• Reviews and updates patient encounters in our work queue for timely billing purposes.
• Collects patient copays and enters them into HP24. Has patient sign waivers if needed. Works closely with our financial counselors and customer service.
• Prints wristbands and labels according to each department's needs. Notifies other departments via smart web of arrival.
• Understands all downtime procedures and works with the other departments to be sure all information is gathered and then entered into Epic upon recovery. Understands how to print the downtime labels and wristbands.
• Responsibilities to other departments and co‑workers.
• Makes sure surgery schedule is received and lab appointments are added. Notifies surgical department of any patient cancellations.
• Complete specimen lab appointments timely and accurately.
• Functions in a supportive role with ER staff and PCS to ensure patients and families' needs are being met.
• Works closely with security in all situations including safety, direct admits, temp traks.

This position will work 40 to 68 hours per two weeks. The shift length will be 8‑hour, rotating Day/Evening/Night shifts. Weekends:
Every other weekend.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous customer service experience
• Must be proficient in computer use.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Well organized, detail oriented.

• Clerical experience and prior knowledge of health insurance processing
• Post‑secondary education: AA or AS with medical terminology education
• AAHAM CPAT/CCAT and/or NAHAM certification

This position is eligible for benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and so much more!

Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health‑care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Mesaba Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice, and Fairview Transportation Services.

Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Administrative

Industries:
Administrative and Support Services