Admitting Clerk

Kaiser Permanente • Los Angeles, CA

69d

About The Position

Under direct supervision, admits patients to the hospital and reviews all required documents for completeness and appropriate signatures; types appropriate forms and assembles accurate and complete records; prepares identification armbands and admission cards; receives valuables and may assist in bed assignments.

Requirements

• One (1) year cash handling experience in hospital admitting, business office or medical office setting.
• Typing 25 wpm or as required by Medical Center.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the duties and responsibilities required of an Admitting Clerk.
• High School Diploma/GED.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Terminology.

Responsibilities

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Verifies eligibility and obtains authorization for admitting patients to the hospital.
• Explains admission process, hospital regulations, policies and procedures.
• Interviews patients or their representatives to obtain required information and makes referrals to Financial Counseling as necessary.
• Collects and informs patients of required co-payments/deposits as necessary.
• Reviews reports for coordination of benefits.
• Reviews all required documents for completeness and required signatures.
• Prepares patient armbands.
• Performs pre-admission functions for surgery and labor & delivery cases.
• Collaborates with nursing and other clinical departments to facilitate bed assignments for non-elective and elective admissions to the hospital.
• Processes death certificates for Kaiser Permanente members.
• Secures and releases patient valuables.
• Assists in Quality Improvement monitoring as necessary.
• Performs reception duties as required including but not limited to answering phones, greeting members at the front desk, and relieving other clerks for breaks and lunches as appropriate.
• Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations when interacting with other personnel, Health Plan members and the public.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management team and/or lead admitting clerk.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED