What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admitting Clerk position at Fairview Range?
Fairview Range is hiring an Admitting Clerk for our Admitting department in Hibbing, MN.
As an admitting clerk, your role will be pivotal in delivering outstanding patient experiences. As an integral part of the Admitting team, you will register non-scheduled patients, activate pre-registered patients, and accurately collect and record crucial information to complete the access process. Your dedication to providing a positive and memorable experience for patients aligns with our mission and values, ensuring fabulous customer service and continuous quality improvement. If you're passionate about healthcare, customer service, and making a significant impact, apply now to be part of Fairview Range's mission to improve the well-being of our community through compassionate and high-quality healthcare.
Schedule: This position will work 72 to 80 hours per two weeks. The shift length will be 8-hours, rotating Day/Evening/Night shifts. Weekends: Every other Weekend
Internal posting through: 6/15/25
About Fairview Range
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.
Responsibilities
- 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 cancelations.
- 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.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- Must be proficient in computer use.
Preferred Qualifications
- AA or AS with medical terminology education
- Clerical experience and prior knowledge of health insurance processing.
Benefit Overview
Fairview Range offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/rgafscmeserv
Compensation Disclaimer
The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
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