Admitting Clerk performs routine registration, data collection, and administrative tasks to admit patients to a healthcare facility. Inputs patient demographic information into the designated system, collects and validates insurance or financial information. Being an Admitting Clerk reviews paperwork and obtains all necessary consents and signatures from patients or family. Explains the facility's policies and procedures and answers routine questions. Additionally, Admitting Clerk coordinates patient intake and bed assignment processes with clinical or administrative teams. Follows all established policies and standards to preserve patient confidentiality, ensure data security and comply with all applicable regulations. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Admitting Clerk works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Details :
Distinguishing Features of the Class : Under general supervision and following established rules and procedures, incumbents perform a variety of complex clerical tasks required for the admission of patients to the hospital, including receiving incoming patients requiring hospitalization and conducting the interview with the patient or their representative in order to obtain all required information and authorizations prior to admission to Westchester Medical Center.
This class differs from Admitting Clerk in that incumbents are expected to function under less supervision and exercise a greater degree of independent judgment in dealing with patients.
Incumbents may act in a lead capacity over a small number of admitting clerks, reviewing their work for accuracy, completeness and timeliness, and providing guidance in resolving problems.
good judgment; pleasant manner; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. Minimum Acceptable Training and
Experience :
High school or equivalency diploma and two years experience where the primary function of the position was patient admissions or patient registration in a hospital or health care facility.
Substitution : Satisfactory completion of 30 credits* or satisfactory completion of an approved secretarial or business school may be substituted for one year of the above experience.
Last updated : 2024-04-10