Admissions Clerk

JOB TITLE: Admissions Clerk

REPORTS TO: Admissions Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY: The Admissions Clerk will perform all clerical duties related to, admitting and discharging inpatients, outpatients, and emergency patients; as well as handling incoming telephone calls.

ESSENTIAL TASKS/DUTIES:
(This list is a succinct summary of core duties only. Other tasks will be assigned)

1. Performs all assigned tasks related to admitting patients.
2. Performs all assigned tasks related to discharging patients.
3. Performs functions related to laboratory, Radiology, and Respiratory services.
4. Verifies private insurance; collects deductible and co-payment amounts; and secures pre-certifications, referrals, and authorizations.
5. Verifies Worker’s Compensation, Medicare and Medicaid coverage.
6. Performs information desk functions, and screens and directs incoming telephone calls.
7. Maintains reconcilable balance in the cash drawer.
8. Additional Duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

1. Must have a High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Must have a good working knowledge of desktop computers and common office equipment.
3. Must demonstrate acceptable spelling and grammatical skills and good interpersonal skills.
4. Office experience of at least one year in a similar field is preferred.
5. Must demonstrate the ability and willingness to comply with written and verbal instructions.
6. Duties require intermittent walking, sitting, standing, pulling, bending, stooping, and reaching to perform tasks and be able to lift objects that may weigh as much as 50 lbs.