Admitting/Discharge Clerk admits and discharges patients to and from hospital. Interviews patients to obtain required medical and financial information and completes registration and discharge forms. Being an Admitting/Discharge Clerk verifies patient insurance and ensures registration and discharge forms are properly signed. May be responsible for collecting patient payments and/or arranging patient transfer. Additionally, Admitting/Discharge Clerk typically requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Admitting/Discharge Clerk gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Works under moderate supervision. To be an Admitting/Discharge Clerk typically requires 1-3 years of related experience or may have 0 years of experience plus an associates degree, or additional training, or certification. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Summary: This position is primarily responsible for gathering data related to births, Acknowledgement of Paternity (AOP) processes, and required signatures and submitting the certified data to the State in an accurate and timely manner, as well as completion of footprint cards before the patient is discharged. Also responsible for backup prepping, scanning, and indexing the records into the Scanning and Archiving System, helping with Release of Information, and building Hospital Forms.
Qualifications/Reporting:
Required minimum education: High school graduate or equivalent.
Required minimum experience: Prior clerical experience preferred.
Required skills (if applicable): Great communication skills, knowledge of general office duties; familiar with operating personal computers.
Required license/certification: State of Texas Acknowledgment of Paternity annual certification. Initial State of Texas TxEVER training on birth certification.
Job reports to (title of the position): HIM Manager
Job titles reporting to this position: None
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