ED Admissions Clerk

Job Description: Performs admission duties for admitting out-patients and emergency patients to hospital services. Processes and files admission records and acts as liaison with patient family members and responsible party. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Class III. Job Qualifications: Education: High School graduate or equivalent.

Personal Job-Related Skills: Typing speed of 45 wpm, operation of ten key adding machine/calculator. Familiar with operating personal computers and knowledge of general clerical duties. Licensure, Registry or Certification: None required. Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require intermittent walking, sitting, and standing.

Some bending, stooping, and reaching is required with the lifting of items up to a weight of 40 pounds. The ability to comprehend and follow routine written or verbal instructions or directions. Experience: Prior Work Experience: One-year office experience in a medical setting. Technical Training: None required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Secures necessary information from patients or responsible parties. Completes admission record based on orders from a physician. Obtains consent signature for admission and testing. Arranges for transportation of patients to the appropriate in-patient or out-patient area. Obtains insurance information. Collects on self-pay accounts.

Reviews past records for delinquent accounts and refers matter to supervisor if necessary. Makes appropriate financial arrangements if patient is not insured. Notifies department of services or tests ordered. Gathers information for the Medicare secondary payer letter. Reviews all records for completeness and accuracy.

Provides records in a timely manner. Other Significant Requirements Maintains confidentiality while working with confidential matters on a daily basis. Provides service direct to patients while maintaining a positive patient relation atmosphere. Follows safety guidelines and policies for the Hospital District.