Admitting Clerk registers and admits patients to hospital. Interviews patients to obtain required medical and financial information and completes registration forms. Being an Admitting Clerk verifies patient insurance and ensures registration forms are properly signed. May be expected to perform other admissions related clerical work. Additionally, Admitting Clerk typically requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to supervisor and/or manager. The Admitting Clerk possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience.
Admitting Clerk Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Admitting Clerk to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for and maintaining all related information to the Revenue Cycle;
- Consistently communicates system issues and scheduling concerns while working through all revenue cycle requirements;
- Appropriately and accurately collects and enters required information for all access patients;
- Maintains HIPAA Standards and Regulatory Compliance.
Requirements:
- High school graduate or GED;
- Medical background preferred with knowledge of medical terminology;
- Basic computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Windows;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing providing excellent customer service;
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience preferred; Cerner strongly preferred;
- Previous experience in a clerical setting required;
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy balanced with data entry speed.