Admissions Clerk

Greet patients and visitors in person or by phone, provide hospital information, and secure required signatures. Operate the communication system to place calls, page staff, and locate families while maintaining appropriate records. Determine patient needs by admitting individuals to the hospital, referring them to appropriate facilities, or arranging transportation. Maintain the inpatient roster by name, bed number, and religious preference, reporting daily on admissions and discharges. Prepare records for admission, payment, and discharge; pull patient charts, manage appointment schedules, handle money, and retain custody of hospital keys. Perform cashier duties including receipting payments and issuing receipts. Requires a high school diploma, 30 wpm typing speed, and experience dealing with the public. Three to six months of on-the-job training is required.