Admitting Staff
7 days ago
Job Description
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 hospitals interests
May assign patient to room or ward
May compile data for occupancy and census records
May store patient's valuables
May receive payments on account
Answer incoming phone calls, and to correlate them to the unit required
Responsible for providing information about fees, working hours, directions and access and payment schedule
Responsible for providing information about fees, working hours, directions and access and payment schedule
Perform other related duties as required
Qualification
College Diploma in any related business course
Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy confidentiality
Excellent interpersonal skills
Team building skills
Decision making skills
Effective verbal and listening communication skills
Attention to details and high level of accuracy
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
