Clinic Float

About Us: Founded in 2004 by local physicians, Animas Surgical Hospital has been an integral part of the Four Corners region for more than two decades. Our goal has never been to be the only hospital in Durango but to be the best option for surgery, diagnostic imaging, emergency care, occupational medicine, and internal medicine.

Our Mission: To provide innovative, exceptional healthcare that patients recommend, physicians prefer, and employees are proud of.

Job Title: Clinic Float

Job Summary: The Clinic Float provides cross-functional support throughout the clinic, including business office functions and Patient Access areas, including front desk, Benefits Verification, Charge Entry, Radiology Scheduling and Surgical Scheduling. This position assembles, interprets, analyzes, and enters patient demographic and financial information into the EHR systems while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with hospital policies and procedures. For the right candidate with appropriate training and experience, clinical duties, such as medical assistant duties may also be included in this role.

Reports To: Clinic Manager and Director

Hourly range: $21.09 to $31.98 (posted hourly range excludes overtime and bonuses which are not guaranteed)

Essential Job Functions:

• Floats between Clinic departments based on operational needs, staffing coverage, and workload demands.
• Provides support to Charge Entry, Front Desk, Scheduling, and Benefits Verification functions as assigned. May include support for clinical areas including supporting the providers with the appropriate training, experience and education.
• Maintains flexibility and competency across multiple departmental workflows.
• Greets patients and families promptly and courteously upon arrival.
• Registers patients and verifies demographic and insurance information for accuracy and completeness.
• Reviews all patient forms for completeness, accuracy, and required signatures.
• Collects co-pays, deposits, and required documentation in accordance with established hospital
• Provides clear instructions regarding forms, patient rights, and required documentation as applicable.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters pertaining to patients, physicians, staff, and hospital operations.
• Schedules surgical and radiology procedures in accordance with physician orders and departmental protocols.
• Coordinates scheduling logistics including documentation requirements and patient instructions.
• Communicates scheduling information effectively with patients, providers, and internal departments.
• Adjust schedules and appointments as needed to support operational efficiency.
• Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits prior to services as assigned.
• Assist patients with basic insurance and financial inquiries within scope of role.
• Identifies and escalate coverage or financial concerns to appropriate staff or leadership.
• Assists with accurate and timely entry of charges into hospital systems as assigned.
• Reviews documentation for completeness prior to charge entry.
• Collaborates with clinical and administrative departments to ensure accurate charge capture.

Additional Duties

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.

Minimum Requirements

Education: High School diploma or its equivalent.

Certification, Licensure: None required

Experience: Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years’ experience as an Admissions clerk, Benefits clerk or Health Information Services in a hospital setting is preferred. On the job training is available.

Preferred: Previous experience as a Medical Assistant. Certification from a Medical Assistant program.

Physical Requirements

This position requires lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to ten (10)+ pounds. Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, grasping, handling, and balancing 5 or more hours per day. Sensory and communicative activities including: hearing seeing and speaking to be able to carry out essential job functions.

Working Conditions/Environmental Exposures

Environmental hazards such as chemicals, solvents, needles, needle containers, sharps, blood, body fluids, various infectious/communicable diseases, infectious medical waste, radiation, and/or radioactive materials and/or radioactive waste, proximity to moving mechanical parts. Protective clothing/equipment may be necessary.

Animas Health Immunizations and Vaccinations Requirements

Aligns with CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for Healthcare Personnel

• Hepatitis B- Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Hepatitis B or three doses Hep B vaccine at appropriate intervals
• Influenza- documentation of current seasonal flu vaccine (mandatory from November 1st through March 31st each year)
• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella or 2 doses of MMR Vaccination
• Varicella (chickenpox) - Lab evidence of immunity (titer) to Varicella or 2 doses of Varicella Vaccine
• Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) - documented proof of immunization
• Tuberculosis Screening - Documentation of a two-step TB skin test within the past year OR lab verification of a negative TB Gold or T-Spot tuberculin test within the past 6 months

*Vaccine records or evidence of immunity are required prior to 1st day of scheduled work.

Animas Health is a drug free workplace and performs a pre-employment drug screen which includes marijuana.

We Offer Competitive Pay and Benefits

Employment with us provides competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth.

Eligible employees enjoy:

• Health, Vision and Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Education and Tuition benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts
• Additional optional benefits

Where You Will Work: Click here to learn more about Durango, Co.