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Clerk - Financial Clearance - FT

About Northern Montana Hospital

Northern Montana Hospital (NMH) is the center of a comprehensive system of medical and health care services, staffed with a team of caring professionals who are dedicated to meeting the growing needs of our Hi-Line communities. The not-for-profit, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital features a 24-hour physician-staffed emergency department, with state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and electronic medical record services. Our large, quiet labor/birthing rooms are private and located away from other patient care areas. The private patient rooms on the 5th floor Medical/Surgical Department boast views from every window.

Administration, staff, and medical providers are committed to delivering high quality, comprehensive health care services to the people of the Hi-Line communities of Montana.

Specialties of our active staff of doctors include Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Hematology, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Pain Management, Pathology, Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology, Radiology and Women’s Health.

For the convenience of our patients, we also host visiting physicians at our clinics in the areas of:

+ Cardiology

+ Neurology

+ Pediatric Pulmonology

+ Urology

+ Radiation Oncology

+ Nephrology

+ Endocrinology

+ Optometry

About the role

The Financial Clearance Representative interviews patients to collect and verify pertinent demographic and financial data prior to patient's scheduled day of service; secures required payment or makes necessary financial arrangements; ensures HIPAA standards are adhered to and followed in accordance with facility policy; and ensures compliance with government and NMHC procedures. The Financial Clearance Rep attends and assists in preparation and/or facilitation of mandatory monthly staff meetings, in-services and educational sessions.

Qualifications

+ High school diploma, GED or equivalent

+ Minimum of 2 years healthcare office experience, registration and supervision experience

+ Experience with Windows application systems and some Microsoft Office (Excel preferred)

+ Professional demeanor and excellent public relations skills

+ Excellent communication skills with ability to effectively calm patients and be able to deal with distressed and/or agitated patients

+ Advanced medical terminology and health insurance.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicants requiring accommodation(s) during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us [email protected] 406-262-1401. Requesting an accommodation is voluntary and will not negatively affect your application. All requests will be kept confidential.

NMH will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this job.

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Havre, MT