Admitting Director directs patient admissions and access operations, staffing, policies, and practices. Develops and maintains standardized processes for admission procedures to ensure accurate data collection, a positive patient experience, and effective coordination between clinical and administrative teams. Being an Admitting Director analyzes operational metrics to improve processes, increase efficiency, or correct problems. Establishes policies and standards to preserve patient confidentiality, ensure data security and comply with all applicable regulations. Additionally, Admitting Director typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Admitting Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be an Admitting Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
· Adheres to all policies and procedures documented in the Connally Memorial Medical Center policy and procedure manual.
· Interviews patient or representative to obtain and record name, address, age, religion, persons to notify in case of emergency, attending Physician, and individual or insurance company responsible for payment of bill.
· Explains hospital regulations such as visiting hours, payment of accounts, and schedule of charges.
· Escorts patient or arranges for escort to assigned room or ward.
· Enters patient admitting information into computer and routes printed copy to designated department.
· Obtains signed statement from patient to protect hospital's interests.
· Assigns patient to room or ward.
· Compiles data for occupancy and census records.
· Stores patient's valuables.
· Receives payments on account.
· And all other duties as assigned
Requirements
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.