Admissions Clerk

Little Colorado Medical Center; Winslow (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Colorado Medical Center is seeking an admissions clerk to provide friendly, professional assistance to patients and visitors, and to admit in-patients, out-patients, and emergencies according to hospital policies. The role includes processing admission records and liaising with families at the time of admission.

Responsibilities also include various clerical duties, switchboard operation, and maintaining strict confidentiality in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods
• Frequent visits to other departments and offices
• Must possess the ability to lift 25 pounds

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and visitors at time of admission and provide friendly, professional service
• Process all related admission records and liaise with patients' families or responsible parties
• Operate switchboard and perform other clerical duties as assigned while maintaining confidentiality

Job description

Description

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Admission this position is responsible for friendly, accommodating and professional assistance to patients and visitors who call and/or come to the hospital. The clerk is responsible for admitting patients to the hospital (In-patients, Out-patients, and Emergency), according to established policies and procedures. Processing all related records and acting as a liaison with patients family or responsible parties at the Time Of Admission. Other Responsibilities Include Various Clerical duties, switchboard, and other duties assigned. Always maintains strict confidentiality and discretion in a tactful manner.

Requirements

• Work Location: with frequent visits to other departments and offices
• Physical Demands: Requires sitting and standing for extended periods

of time, requires extensive use of a computer and repetitive hand movements in the performance of duties Visual and hearing acuity pertinent to communicate with the patients.

• Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when

circumstances warrant such action.

• Is subject to frequentinterruptions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Fast-paced environment