Admissions Clerk Full-Time
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Job Location:
Meadville, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Franklin County Memorial Hospital has an opening for a full-time Admissions Clerk. Must be able to work 7 on 7 off 12 hour shifts.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Interview incoming patient or representative and enters information required for admission into computer. Obtains and records accurate patient information such as: name address e-mail age date of birth social security number marital status race ethnicity employment contact information individual or insurance company responsible for payment of bill scan and label necessary documents and enter attending physician. Obtains signed statement from patient or arranges for escort to assigned room or ward. Compile data for occupancy and census records. Follow instructions with minimal supervision. Perform other duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES
WELCOME EACH PATIENT WITH COURTESY
RESPECT AND PRACTICE PATIENT PRIVACY RIGHTS
ASK FOR/CHECK ID & INSURANCE IDENTIFICATION/SCAN AND LABEL DOCUMENTS
EXPLAIN/HAVE ALL CONSENTS SIGNED
PRINT PATIENT FACE SHEET/BRACELET/PATIENT STICKERS
DIRECT/ESCORT PATIENT TO CORRECT DEPARTMENT
GENERATE/DISTRIBUTE CENSUS DAILY
QUALITY ASSURANCE CHECKS
ASSIST THE TRIAGE NURSE/NURSE PRACTICIONER/OTHER HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES
TRAIN NEW ADMISSION EMPLOYEES
ASSIST IN TELEMED SITUATIONS
KEEP DEPARTMENT SUPPLIES PLENTIFUL AND AVAILABLE
ASSIST IN EMERGENCY HELICOPTER LANDING PROCEDURES
DIRECT FAMILY MEMBERS TO THE CORRECT ROOMS
ANSWER INCOMING CALLS AND FORWARD THEM TO THE CORRECT DEPARTMENT
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers scanners filing cabinets and fax machines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must have the ability to travel independently throughout the hospital to access information from other departments. Must have the ability to sit for long periods of time.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma required and two (2) years college preferred. One (1) year prior experience in a hospital or Physicians office preferred. Knowledge of insurance Medicare Medicaid and commercial a plus.
Requires multi-tasking extensive customer service skills and the ability to handle stress in a fast paced working environment. Integrity in maintaining confidential information. Convey a positive professional image and attitude.
Key Skills
- Abinitio
- Administration And Accounting
- Android
- Bid Management
- Inventory Management
- Embedded C
About Company
Franklin County Memorial Hospital is a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital located in Meadville, Ms
