Admitting Officer

Job Description

Morrison Community Hospital
303 North Jackson Street
Morrison IL 61270

Department: Business Office

Job Title: Admitting Officer

Reports To: BUSINESS OFFICE DIRECTOR

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: Days

M-F 8am-4:30pm

Job Summary

Admits all patients authorized by physicians, through the admitting process. Gathers pertinent information and authorizations to start flow of information; record keeping, patient treatment, charging system, billing and collection process. Gathers patient valuables. Answers and routes incoming calls, assisting with in house and outgoing calls. Supplies general information and direction. Ages of patients served ranged from pediatrics to geriatrics.

Essential Functions

1. Admits patients authorized by physicians, through the admitting process.
2. Gathers pertinent information and authorizations to start flow of information; record keeping, patient treatment, charging system, billing and collection process.
3. Discusses advance directives, financial assistance forms, durable power of attorney.
4. Gathers patient valuables.
5. Answers and routes incoming calls, assisting with in house and outgoing calls.
6. Supplies general information and direction.
7. Demonstrates proficiency on office equipment including computer, fax machine, forms printer, calculator, phone system, copier, paper shredder, and switchboard.
8. Responds to code calls according to departmental procedures.
9. Follows procedure for overhead paging.
10. Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of Morrison Community Hospital.
11. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations

Qualifications

1. High school graduate or equivalent required.
2. Must possess excellent communication skills and ability to maintain a calm professional manner in stressful situations.
3. Must type a minimum of 45 wpm accurately.
4. Must be able to keep basic records and statistics.
5. Must have knowledge of filing systems.
6. Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills in a Windows environment.
7. Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
8. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring

Compensation:

Pay Range $15.45-$21.96 per hour base

Benefits:

• Health Insurance including 100% coverage for majority of services received in home hospital
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time Off
• Sick Time Off
• Personal Time
• Holiday Time
• Retirement 457 plan with 3% employer match
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance policy provided
• Health Insurance Wellness Discount
• Hospital Discount on services
• Pharmacy Discount
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement

Salary : $15 - $22