About the Position:

The Admitting Clerk plays a key frontline role in delivering a positive patient experience by managing the registration and admission process with efficiency, accuracy, and compassion. This position is responsible for operating the hospital switchboard, handling patient registration and data collection, verifying insurance, assigning rooms, and ensuring seamless communication between patients, families, clinical teams, and support departments. The Admitting Clerk also manages inbound and outbound calls, pages staff for routine and emergency notifications, and provides timely support to patients and visitors.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Basic typing and data entry skills.
• General clerical and administrative support skills.

Preferred: 

• Some coursework or training from a junior college or vocational school preferred
• Experience using automated or electronic systems preferred.

What we offer:

At Riverwood Healthcare, treating our patients well starts with treating our employees well.    We provide a culture that reflects the friendly, more relaxed atmosphere of the communities we serve. Our staff are welcoming and supportive of one another. 

In addition, you may be eligible for some additional benefits including 401(k)-retirement plan, wellness benefits with on-site fitness center, cost savings on services or pharmacy products provided through Riverwood Healthcare and Earned Sick/Safe time off based on the hours you work.

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Riverwood Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

 About us:

Riverwood Healthcare Center is a 25-bed Critical Access hospital with three full-service clinics in Aitkin, McGregor, and Garrison. Riverwood has recently expanded its footprint in Aitkin with a state-of-the-art surgical center.

Just two hours from the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro, this is an opportunity to live and work where others play in the heart of Minnesota’s Northwoods and beautiful lakes country. Enjoy access to an abundance of natural wonders, including lakes, rivers and streams, state parks, wildlife refuges, and ATV and bike trails for all your outdoor recreational activities.