Admissions Clerk (PT)

Job Title

Interviews patient/legal representative to obtain demographic and verification of insurance information. Obtains required signatures Informs patient of their rights. Works directly with the Medical/Dental Staff and their office personnel for scheduling of outpatient services and inpatient reservations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Promptly acknowledges and greets patient/legal representative. Determines appropriate service and assesses patient acuity.

2. Interviews patient/legal representative to obtain complete accurate information, in a timely courteous manner.

3. Explains all forms requiring signatures, informs patient of their rights, and provides hospital information/brochures.

4. Prepares appropriate chart.

5. Determines, coordinates and secures appropriate patient room assignments based on current policy.

6. Ensures proper transportation of patient to appropriate nursing unit or ancillary department.

7. Enters appropriate ancillary testing orders.

8. Evaluates and enters the emergency room charges accurately for services for services, pharmaceuticals and supplies rendered.

9. Accurately documents all scheduling and reservations called in by physician and/or their office staff.

10. Investigates, resolves and documents problems in a timely, efficient manner. Contacts Medical/Dental Staff, Nursing Units and Patient Care Administrator as needed.

11. Maintains current knowledge of State, Federal and individual insurance procedures related to the hospital's registration functions.

12. Responsible for checking and reconciling all admissions, discharges and transfers, which are used to establish the daily census records for the hospital.

13. Maintains adequate supply of office materials; orders replenishments from Materials Management.

14. Maintains control of keys distributed for the PBX, Weir Conference Room and Starvaggi Board Room.

15. Documents and secures patient valuables in the safe when left with the Admitting Office for security purposes.

16. Responsible for checking the admission report which is generated daily, for proper transfer of charges to the appropriate patient account.

17. Responsible for the collection of money for: patients who request a private room, respite care services, and point of service collection.

18. When working in the Emergency Department responsible for collecting co-pays and self pays for Emergency Department visits.

19. Operates the hospital switchboard in an efficient, courteous manner.

20. Executes emergency plans calmly and promptly, according to established departmental and hospital procedures.

21. Maintains accurate records of patients, medical staff and all hospital personnel, necessary for efficient communication and continuum of patient care.

22. Performs additional duties such as, but not limited to: answering telephones, taking and providing information, as necessary.

23. Provides and gives professional, cooperative and courteous service to patients, visitors, telephone callers, medical/dental staff, and fellow employees, while maintaining confidentiality of patient, employee and hospital information at all times.

24. Each employee has a fundamental responsibility to safeguard patients' rights and demonstrate respect for such patient needs as confidentiality, privacy, security, complaint resolution, spiritual counseling, and communication.

25. Attends in-services and other educational programs as required.

26. Attends and participates actively in a minimum of three staff meetings annually.

27. Determines areas of self improvement; writes goals on performance appraisal.

Physical Requirements

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Standard office environment.

Skills and Abilities

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.