Admitting Clerk

Job Description Per Diem (On Call)

Interviews incoming patients/representatives to obtain identifying information and other data required for admission. Performs a variety of clerical duties.

Job Responsibility

• *Interviews patients/designee and obtains all relevant demographics, insurance information and required signatures.
• * Enters all pre-admission and admission information into Hospital Information System and verifies accuracy.
• * Collects point of service payments, as required.
• * Explains hospital regulations to patient/designee and answers questions concerning hospitalization.
• * Performs chart processing and reconciliation. Ensures completed chart accompanies patient to floor upon admission.
• * Directs or assists patients and/or visitors to appropriate department or assigned room, as needed.
• Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Prior customer service experience, required.
• Data entry skills (80 keystrokes per minute), required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational skills, required.

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).