ADMISSIONS CLERK - PRN

Description

 Join Our Team at Carnegie Tri-County Municipal Hospital! 

 We're Hiring: Admissions Clerk! 

Are you a people person with a passion for helping others? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? If so, we want YOU to be the friendly face that welcomes our patients!

What You'll Do:

• Greet patients and families with a smile 
• Collect important info and ensure a smooth admissions process
• Collaborate with our amazing healthcare team

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and awesome benefits 
• Opportunities for growth and development 
• Be part of a supportive community that makes a difference every day 

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us create a welcoming environment for our patients!

Requirements

 POSITION SUMMARY 

First point of customer contact for general inquiries like pricing, products, scheduling etc. Admits patients for testing, hospitalization, and procedures.  Builds and maintains a business relationship with clients by providing prompt and accurate service so as to promote customer loyalty. Ensures delivery of excellent customer service through fast and accurate processing of orders, communication, and coordinating with other departments to resolve inquires. 

POSITION SUMMARY EXPANDED: 

Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act,?(“The Unity Bill”) this position is considered a “Safety-sensitive position. “Safety-sensitive” is defined to include “any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others.” Employees working in “safety-sensitive” roles are subject to this exception and subject to disciplinary action in the event of a positive test for marijuana or its metabolites. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Ability to project a Professional Image. 
• Strong organizational and analytical skills. 
• Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position. 
• Freedom from illegal use of drugs.  
• Freedom from the use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace 
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.  
• Hospital Registration experience preferred. 

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED 

• High School diploma or GED required.  
• BLS certification required within 90 days of employment. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITES 

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Answer incoming calls regarding patients. 
• Ensure all patients are admitted appropriately in a timely manner. 
• Assist charge posting and medical records as necessary. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Comply with HIPAA regulatory requirements.  
• Adhere to the companies/facilities philosophy, mission, and policies and procedures. 
• Support the facility goals and objectives. 
• Maintains a good attendance record and follows all hospital rules, policies, and procedures. 
• Maintains open and effective communications with patients and their nurses, physicians, peers, supervisors, and students. Establishes and maintains excellent interdepartmental and interpersonal relationships. 
• Attends departmental meetings and in-services to stay current with the developments of the department and hospital.