Admissions Clerk

Iredell Health System • Statesville, NC

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About The Position

The Admissions Clerk is responsible for processing registration for direct inpatient/observation stays, some outpatient visits, and onsite Skilled Nursing admissions: by gathering and recording physician and patient data, answering questions, and providing hospital information to such parties. Obtain all necessary signatures that are related to the visit, verify the patient's healthcare coverage, and update demographical information when necessary. Manage the bed assignment process by notifying the appropriate nursing unit once the patient has arrived and transporting the patient to the assigned area. Pre-register Nursing Home, Skilled Nursing Facility, and Assistant Living transfers; likewise, complete the admission process upon the patient's arrival. The Admission Clerk is also responsible for collecting the patient's copay/coinsurance at the time registration and provides the necessary documents for the deposit and posting of those funds.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months or more of on-the-job experience in a like or similar position required.
• Medical terminology knowledge required.
• Excellent computer and communication skills required.
• Working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other health care payers' requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process registration for direct inpatient/observation stays and outpatient visits.
• Gather and record physician and patient data.
• Answer questions and provide hospital information to patients and physicians.
• Obtain necessary signatures related to the visit.
• Verify patient's healthcare coverage.
• Update demographical information when necessary.
• Manage the bed assignment process by notifying the appropriate nursing unit.
• Transport the patient to the assigned area.
• Pre-register Nursing Home, Skilled Nursing Facility, and Assistant Living transfers.
• Complete the admission process upon the patient's arrival.
• Collect patient's copay/coinsurance at the time of registration.
• Provide necessary documents for deposit and posting of funds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED