ER Admitting Clerk- Evening Shift (Wednesday through Sunday)

Position Summary

The Patient Access Clerk arranges for the efficient and orderly admissions of all patients while also ensuring that patient information is collected and that patients are aware of hospital policies and procedures. Patient Access Clerks interview incoming patient or representative and enters information required for admission into computer database, while also distributing appropriate information to ancillary departments. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide service appropriate to the age of the patients seen on his or her unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and poses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients' status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age specific needs, and to provide the service needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures and skills check list.

Education & Experience

• High Schoold Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with medical terminology and billing preferred, either hospital or physician office.
• Experience working with physician orders and order entry a plus.
  
  

Please indicate whether you have ever been convicted of a crime, including any misdemeanors and/or DUI/DWI. (Criminal conviction(s) will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment).