Position Overview

Under the direction of the Business Office Manager, the hospital Admissions & Reception Clerk is responsible for daily patient admissions for surgical procedures.

This position is a full time position working Monday through Friday 5:30 am to 2:00 pm.

Essential Job Functions

Registers patients for procedures, verifies accuracy of insurance information, collects payments

Works directly with patients and their families.

Answer phones.

Back-up Relief for Receptionist/Admit clerk in other areas.

Maintains as confidential all observed or acquired information regarding the patient, the patient’s history, surgical procedure, and perioperative experience. Maintains inter-staff communication as confidential.

Assists in the collection of data for continuing quality improvement.

Performs other duties assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required. Post-secondary education preferred.

BLS Certification required.

CPSI (software) knowledge preferred.

Use of knowledge of medical terminology.

Able to work independently with minimal direct supervision.

Dependable and customer service oriented.

Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Other Skills/Abilities

Use of interpersonal communication techniques.

Computer skills with emphasis on healthcare systems.

Organization and time management without direct order.

Knowledge of team building and dynamics.

Physical movements include sitting, reaching, bending, stooping and stretching.

Able to lift a minimum of 15 lbs.

Benefits:

Seven paid holidays

Sick and vacation after waiting period

Health, vision, and dental coverage, after waiting period

Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability

401K -eligible after 1 year