Admitting Clerk
22 hours ago
Qualification Requirements
- He/she is a graduate of four-year course.
- He/she must be keen on details.
- He/she is a good team player with integrity and interpersonal skills.
- He/she is good in writing, documentation and coordination skills.
- He/she is knowledgeable in MS Office.
- He/she exhibits patience in dealing with the clients of the hospital.
Job Description
The main responsibility an admitting clerk is the admission of patients. In order to do that, he or she should record all important data regarding a patient's state and his/her personal details. An admitting clerk is also expected to answer incoming phone calls, and to correlate them to the unit required.
Functions
Interviews incoming patient or representative and enters information required for admission into computer: Interviews patient or representative to obtain and record name, address, age, religion, persons to notify in case of emergency, attending physician, and individual or insurance company responsible for payment of bill
Explains hospital regulations, such as visiting hours, payment of accounts, and schedule of charges
Escorts patient or arranges for escort to assigned room or ward
Enters patient admitting information into computer and routes printed copy to designated department
Obtains signed statement from patient to protect hospital's interests
May assign patient to room or ward
May compile data for occupancy and census records
May store patient's valuables
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company Christmas gift
- Company events
- Health insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Admitting Clerk: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
