Admitting Clerk PT/FT

Job Details: Job Location: Main 499

• Floresville, TX, Position Type: Pool/PRN, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Admin
• Clerical, Job Title: Admissions Clerk Department: Admitting Reports To: Business Office Director FLSA Status: Non-exempt Approved By: Laurie L. Bougher, PHR, Human Resources Manager Approved Date: 02/01/2017 Summary Under general supervision of the Admitting Supervisor, contributes to the processing of various tasks required to achieve department goals and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Adheres to all policies and procedures documented in the Connally Memorial Medical Center policy and procedure manual. Interviews patient or representative to obtain and record name, address, age, religion, persons to notify in case of emergency, attending Physician, and individual or insurance company responsible for payment of bill.

Explains hospital regulations such as visiting hours, payment of accounts, and schedule of charges. Escorts patient or arranges for escort to assigned room or ward. Enters patient admitting information into computer and routes printed copy to designated department. Obtains signed statement from patient to protect hospital's interests.

Assigns patient to room or ward. Compiles data for occupancy and census records. Stores patient's valuables. Receives payments on account. And all other duties as assigned Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications: Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.