Admitting Clerk PT/FT

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.

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.