Hybrid Unit Secretary/Admissions Clerk en Guthrie County Hospital

Description

Come be a part of the GCH team! GCH is not only named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation, but was recently named one of the TOP 20. We pride ourselves on our excellent patient care and exceptional staff, and we are looking to add to our team!

GCH is dedicated to providing our employees not just a job, but a career where they can grow and have their voices heard. GCH offers an extensive benefits discount including:

• Professional Development Packages (shared governance committees, tuition reimbursement, & education/licensure assistance)
• Competitive compensation
• For benefit eligible positions - generous PTO, full benefits package, IPERS, and employee discounts for GCH & Clinic services
• Work/Life Balance Perks (free fitness center membership, discounted personal training, discounted meals, & EAP)

Guthrie County Hospital has an opening for a Full Time Unit Secretary/Admissions Clerk.  

Shifts include:  

Monday-Friday 3:00pm - 11:00pm

Monday - Friday 11:00pm - 7:00am

Saturday & Sunday 7:00am - 7:00pm (Weekend Package)

Saturday & Sunday 7:00pm - 7:00am (Weekend Package)

JOB SUMMARY: Perform a combination of clerical and receptionist tasks, as well as support the nursing unit. Answers phone calls and transfers to the appropriate department or staff member. Greet and direct patients, families, and visitors. Responsible for conducting timely admissions for all patients in a professional manner. Obtain and update patient identification and insurance information to ensure accounts can be billed properly by the Billing Department. Maintain patient chart information; request supplies, equipment, and services; and schedule patient appointments.

  ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Maintain and demonstrate current working knowledge of established policies and procedures and carry out all operational processes of Admissions in an accurate and efficient manner after Admissions hours and on holidays.

· Pre-admit and admit patients by gathering all insurance and demographic information and verifies insurance through health information system (HIS) eligibility to ensure the proper hospital admission is made and proper information is available to complete billing.

· Explain the consent to treat form and all other paperwork associated with the admission to the patient at the time of admission.

· Obtain copies of insurance cards, driver’s licenses, etc. to assist in the processing of claims once admissions and patient’s visit is completed after Admissions hours and on holidays.

· Update addresses and various patient information in electronic health record.

· Assist patients and visitors with directions to areas of service upon request.

· Perform account creation and registration tasks in accordance with established policies to obtain complete and accurate demographic insurance information.

· Monitor census edits and make corrections as needed.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

· High School diploma or equivalent

· Working knowledge on use of computer keyboard and basic computer functions

· Medical experience/training with medical terminology preferred

· One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

· Dependent Adult & Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training