Job Posting
Patient Access Clerk (2nd Shift Friday - Monday) - Admissions
We are pleased that you are exploring employment opportunities with Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC). AVRMC is located in La Junta, Colorado, just east of the Rocky Mountains. We provide a range of services and serve the Southeastern Region. We are looking for compassionate, ambitious, and talented professionals to join our team. We hope that you will join our mission to provide extraordinary care. Applicants may obtain an application through our website: www.avrmc.org. All applications may be emailed to hr@avrmc.org. Thank you for your interest in AVRMC!
●**Schedule will be 2nd Shift Friday through Monday 10-Hour Shifts after Training Period has ended***
Job Summary:
- Arranges for the efficient and orderly admission of inpatients and of individuals who have hospital-based outpatient testing and procedures.
- Ensures that the patient information is accurately collected and that patients are aware of hospital policies and procedures.
- Interviews incoming patient or representatives and enters information required for admission into computer database.
- Distributes appropriate information to ancillary departments.
- Participates in performance improvement.
- Demonstrates ability to be flexible, organized and functions well in stressful situations.
- Follows through with assignments and informs supervisor if unable to complete task(s).
- Maintains a 95% or better registration accuracy rate.
- When work is complete, seeks additional tasks.
- Answers the phone promptly and professionally, and handles calls appropriately.
- Takes personal responsibility to provide exceptional customer service, to promote and maintain a positive image of AVRMC.
-Promotes pride and professionalism in the workplace.
- Accurately posts patient payments to the correct patient account.
- Balances cash and detail batch reports for each individual cash drawer.
- Obtains signature on Conditions of Admission.
- Responsible to collect copays when required and any other type of patient payments.
- Responsible for knowing hospital policies and being familiar with hospital services that are available.
- Consistently refers patients to Financial Counselor when financial arrangements need to be made.
- Makes general and emergency announcements over the facility’s PA system timely and accurately.
Skill/Educational Requirements:
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality is required.
- Basic Computer Skills
- Prior hospital registration experience
- Multi-tasking, organizational, problem solving.
- Experience in customer service.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package in a progressive environment.
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Life Insurance and short-term disability benefits
- Family & Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI): AVRMC participates in the Colorado FAMLI program, which provides up to 12-16 weeks of paid leave for qualifying life events.
- Identity Theft benefits
- Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Gym membership discount
- Employee Assistant Program through Cigna, New York Life and Principal
- 401K retirement plan options (immediately available), Employer-matching after 1 year of service.
- Rewards and Recognitions
- Employee wellness programs
- Annual salary increase opportunity
- Cafeteria meal discount
- Generous paid time off
- Shift differentials
All applicants must visit our website at www.avrmc.org for an application and more information.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Evening
Hourly Wage: $18.00 - $23.13 per/hour
Ref Code: 060012.002
Contact Information
Human Resources
1100 Carson Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
Email: hr@avrmc.org
Phone: 719-383-6060
Fax: 719-383-6062
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