Admissions Clerk in Cozad, Nebraska at Cozad Community Hospital

Job Title: Admissions Clerk

Division: Finance

Department: Business Office

Supervisor: Clinic Business Office Manager

Status: Non-Exempt

Approved Date: 12/23/2024

Our Mission: To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve demonstrating compassionate, patient-centered care.

Summary

The Admissions Clerk is responsible for completing all admission responsibilities for all patients receiving services at the Health Systems, in accordance with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Cozad Community Health System.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Processes all admissions of patients for any type of service offered at all locations.
• Collects all applicable copays, coinsurance, and/or deductibles according to Financial Policy.
• Obtains Information for Work Comp claim information to be obtained from the employer.
• Monitors all Work Comp and Motor Vehicle admissions completed.
• Ensures the WC/MVA is completed appropriately and timely.
• Makes necessary contacts to obtain accident information, claim number and billing information.
• Provides required labels, wrist bands, consents, face sheets, etc. that any department may need to the patient.
• Assists with answering incoming calls.
• Assists patients with paying their bills and general billing questions.
• Serves as a back-up for other Business Office positions as needed.
• Follows all HIPAA guidelines and promotes and ensures patient safety.
• Fulfills mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive and professional environment.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 10 pounds and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the office environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cozad Community Health System is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified employees from the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Cozad Community Health System, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination and retaliation because of veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, national origin or ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous customer service, money handling, general clerical and computer experience required.
• Computer experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• Basic Life Support (CPR)