We are pleased that you are exploring employment opportunities with Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC). AVRMC is located in La Junta, Colorado, just east of the Rocky Mountains. We provide a range of services and serve the Southeastern Region. We are looking for compassionate, ambitious, and talented professionals to join our team. We hope that you will join our mission to provide extraordinary care. Applicants may obtain an application through our website: www.avrmc.org. All applications may be emailed to hr@avrmc.org. Thank you for your interest in AVRMC! Job Summary: - Obtains and enters patient demographic and health insurance information in the appointment scheduler. - Pre-admits in Meditech. - Schedules outpatient therapy appointments; maintains the appointment scheduler. - Collects copays as applicable. - Communicate appropriately and clearly to physical therapists, coworkers, and physicians. - Communicates with other departments, as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs. - Assists in cost containment through appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment. - Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situation. - Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. - Interacts professionally with patients and their families and provides explanations and verbal reassurances, as necessary. - Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. - Answers telephone in a polite manner and communicates information to the appropriate personnel. - Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. - Accepts other duties as assigned. - Logs mail in and out of department using patient database, including scanning into patient chart. - Initiates new patient referral process. - Completes discharge process in Meditech, patient care database and schedules - Completes list of discharged patients, sends to Medical Records. - Provides assistance to Coordinator as needed. Skills/Educational Requirements: - High school graduate or equivalent. - Type 50 words per minute at minimum - One year experience in an acute care hospital preferred. - Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. - BLS certification preferred. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package in a progressive environment. BENEFITS - Medical, dental and vision benefits - Life Insurance and short-term disability benefits - Identity Theft benefits - 401K retirement plan options (immediately available), Employer-matching after 1 yr. - Rewards and Recognitions - Employee wellness programs - Annual salary increase opportunity - Cafeteria meal discount - Generous paid time off - Shift differentials All applicants must visit our website at www.avrmc.org for an application and more information. Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Hourly Wage: $15.00 - $21.79 per/hour Ref Code: 060007.005 Contact Information Human Resources 1100 Carson Ave La Junta, CO 81050 Email: hr@avrmc.org Phone: 719-383-6060 Fax: 719-383-6062
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