Admit Clerk-Nights/Weekend

II. POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Admitting Manager, the Admitting Clerk is responsible for all duties related to admitting and reception. The clerk is responsible for promoting positive communications with all departments within the hospital and affiliated agencies including but not limited to physician’s offices and insurance companies.

III. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Admitting Clerk Functions:

• The Admitting Clerk is responsible for processing registrations of all inpatients and outpatients.
• The Admitting Clerk will assist clients with registration paperwork. 
• The Admitting Clerk has initial contact with all patients admitted to the hospital and is responsible for completing and verifying all registration information for accuracy.
• The Admitting Clerk is responsible for the creation and completion of a financial folder for all patients admitted to the hospital. 
• Insurance verification may be part of the Admitting Clerk’s duties. 
• The Admitting Clerk is responsible for faxing all facesheets to appropriate doctor’s offices and/or clinics.
• The Admitting Clerk is responsible for the creation and accuracy of the hospital census reports that are distributed throughout the hospital.

Receptionist Functions:

• The Admitting Clerk is responsible for all receptionist duties for the hospital on nights and weekends including but not limited to: signing in and directing visitors to the appropriate areas of the hospital.
• The Admitting Clerk is responsible for operation of the hospital switchboard to relay incoming and outgoing calls as necessary.
• The Admitting Clerk will be responsible for overhead pages for the hospital, including code situations. The Admitting Clerk will have access to an up-to-date extension list 

IV. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High school graduate or equivalent, Medical Assistant – preferred. Basic typing skills required with ability to use office equipment required; basic course in medical terminology preferred.

V. SHIFT REQUIREMENTS:

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position that includes evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.

Weekday Schedule (Monday–Friday):

• 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Weekend Schedule (Rotating):
Candidates must be available to work a rotating weekend schedule. Weekend shifts may be one of the following:

• 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• 12:30 PM – 9:00 PM
• 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Applicants must have flexible availability and be able to work any of the scheduled weekend shifts as assigned.