Job Type
Part-time
Description
Job Title:
Admission Clerk
Department:
Business Office
Reports To:
Patient Access Manager
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Hours:
20/week
Shift:
Days (9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday - Friday)
Here at Franklin County Medical Center, we have a vision: be the premier healthcare provider and facility of choice for the community. A non-profit critical access hospital, we house 20 beds in our acute care facility and 35 beds in our nursing facility. With three operating rooms, a procedure room, and advanced technology, we provide excellent care for our surgical patients. Our recently constructed 24,000 square foot medical office provides valuable access, accommodations, and services to the community. FCMC was recognized as one of the "Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals" in the nation for four consecutive years from ******** . Always striving for improvement, our goal is to be in the top 20 critical access hospitals.
As the largest employer in Franklin County, we understand that our team members, including our Admissions Clerk, are vital to upholding our high standards. We show our appreciation through
competitive wages, flexible scheduling, encouraging a healthy work/life balance, and providing opportunity for education and growth through tuition assistance and promotions.
WHAT FCMC CAN DO FOR YOU
We offer a range of amazing benefits for our full-time employees, including:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Retirement Plans
Paid Time Off
Employee Illness Bank
Paid Holidays
Part-time employees can enjoy Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Retirement Plans, and Paid Time Off.
WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR FCMC
Our Admissions Clerk works with both our hospital staff and our patients to ensure that each patient receives the best possible care. As a courteous and professional individual, this role is well-suited for those who are skilled in public relations. Some of the Admissions Clerk's duties can include:
Greeting and admitting patients in a friendly manner and keeping them informed of their appointment status
Scheduling appointment times for patients
Maintaining forms to be given to, filled out for, or received from patients
Receiving payments and co-payments and record patient charges for the billing department
Delivering messages to the physician or physician staff
Assisting with routine procedures encountered in the physicians' office
Obtaining prior authorization for tests and surgical procedures
Requirements
Qualifications:
Interpersonal skills, including customer service experience and the ability to work cooperatively with patients, physicians, staff, and external parties
Proficient typing and keyboarding skills
Strong organizational skills and experience with office equipment and technology, including computers, phones, televisions, and tablets
Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations, balance and reconcile figures, and perform some statistical analysis
Able to act calmly and effectively in busy or stressful situations
Able to multitask efficiently
One year's experience in a healthcare environment is preferred
Oral and written communication skills in English are required; ability to speak Spanish is preferred
Essential Job Functions:
Regular and predictable attendance is required
Adequate hearing to perform job duties in person and over the telephone; able to use stethoscope and respond to verbal questions.
Must be able to speak in order to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.
Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including visual examination of patients and reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
Requires frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds unassisted, including assisting patients when required.
Adequate physical ability including sufficient manual dexterity to perform the requisite health care services.
Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting, and sitting, some heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.
Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment.
Must comply with HIPAA to protect information that is sensitive, proprietary, or confidential
Must submit to COVID-19 testing as required by CMS and other regulatory agencies according to FCMC policy
Have full COVID-19 vaccination (some exemptions allowed)
Work Environment:
FCMC operates 24 hours per day each day of the year: operational needs of departments may require that you be available to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of the patients
Potential exposure to blood, body tissue and fluids, contagious diseases, and hazardous waste
Occasional exposure to bodily injury, loud/unpleasant noise, unpleasant odor, and emotional or physical stress
Typical office conditions with a low noise level
Frequent use of video display terminal
The Location:
Located in southeast Idaho, Franklin County is surrounded by the beautiful Rocky Mountains, giving ample opportunity for outdoor recreation. However, being less than thirty minutes from Logan, Utah and one hour from Pocatello, Idaho provides locals with a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options both here in the county and in nearby cities. Franklin County Medical Center invites you to make Franklin County your new home and join us in offering top-notch healthcare to your new community.
