Admissions Clerk
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LocationBeckley, WV, US
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
ExperienceUp to 1 yrs
DepartmentOffice and Clerical
Company size5,001–10,000 people
PostedOct 18, 2024 · 2y ago
Verified live3d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Oct 18, 2024100% of this company's open roles have been listed for 90+ days
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High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Three (3) to six (6) months on-the-job training is required to attain proficiency of performance of assigned duties and responsibilities
Must operate routine office machines
Must type 30 words per minute accurately
Experience in dealing with public is desired
Skills
postage meter
typewriter
display terminal
terminal printer
adding machine
copy machine
fax machine
medifax machine
communications system
Overview
The Admissions Clerk is responsible for efficient and courteous registration, transfer, and discharge of patients.
Responsibilities
• Serves as general receptionist for the hospital, greeting patients and visitors in person or by phone in a courteous manner.
• Provides general information concerning the hospital and/or patient’s condition in accordance with hospital guidelines and secures signatures on documents if required.
• Operates communication system placing and answering telephone calls, paging or contacting staff, and keeping appropriate records and assists in locating patient’s families.
• Determines patient’s needs by admitting to hospital or referring to appropriate facility and escorts patient to proper area or arranges for transportation.
• Maintains a roster of inpatients by names, bed number, and religious preference, reporting daily on admissions and discharges.
• Maintains elective admission schedule and contacts patients when rooms are available.
• Prepares all necessary records relating to admission, payment, and discharge of patient.
• Pulls patient charts.
• Maintains appointment schedules.
• Handles money.
• Retains custody of hospital keys as required.
• May assist patients in and out of vehicles.
• Operates various office equipment.
• Performs cashier duties, including receipt of payments and issuance of receipts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience
• Experience in dealing with public is desired.
• Three (3) to six (6) months on-the-job training is required to attain proficiency of performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
• Must operate routine office machines, including but not limited to postage meter, typewriter, display terminal and terminal printing, adding machine and copy machine, fax machine, medifax machine and communications system.
• Must type 30 words per minute accurately.
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