Admitting Clerk (SY)

Northwell•Syosset, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Admits incoming patients to hospital. Interviews incoming patients/representative to obtain identifying information and other data required for admission.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Prior customer service experience, required.
Data entry skills (80 keystrokes per minute), required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical terminology, hospital admission, reimbursement procedures and DRG's, preferred.

Responsibilities

Greets patients and/or visitors to the department in a courteous manner
Interviews patients/significant others and obtains all relevant demographic and insurance data; obtains necessary signatures.
Enters all pre-admission and admission information into computer
Prepares addressograph plate for use in charging items to patient. Places identification band on patient upon registration to inpatient, ambulatory or emergency room.
Assigns bed placement with knowledge of CDE, DOH, JCAHO standards.
Notifies physicians and nursing stations as to admission of patients.
Provides interpretation of hospital regulations to patients (i.e., visiting hours, patient services, etc.).
Directs or assists patients to appropriate department or assigned room, as required.
Enters all discharge information into hospital computer system.
Performs related duties, as required.