Admit. Clerical

LE001 Richmond Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond University Medical Center is seeking an Admitting Clerk to manage inpatient admissions and ambulatory procedures, maintain census, transfer and discharge patients, and operate the bed-tracking system.

You will work with the A.D.N. to optimize patient flow, ensure accurate registration, and uphold medical protocols and infection control guidance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous hospital or healthcare experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with computers and typing (min 40 wpm).
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Two years’ experience in Patient Access Department.

Responsibilities

• Book inpatient admissions and ambulatory procedures.
• Maintain census and bed-tracking system.
• Transfer and discharge patients as needed.
• Collaborate with the A.D.N. to optimize patient flow.

Skills

Communication skills

Typing 40 wpm

Computer proficiency

Medical terminology

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Two years’ experience in Patient Access Department

Tools

Hospital registration system

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Day Shift - 7.5 Hours (United States of America)

The Admitting Clerk will be booking inpatient admissions and ambulatory surgery procedures, and keep accurate census. She/he will transfer and discharge patients, maintain and update bed-tracking system. She/he will be responsible for managing the hospitals beds, making assignments, recommending intra-hospital transfers as necessary and ensuring that all patients are placed appropriately. The Clerk will be working closely with the A.D.N. to ensure optimal patient flow and maintaining departmental bed control manual in accordance with medical protocols and with the guidance of administration, attending physicians and infection control.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Ensures that the census in the hospital computer system is accurate.
• Relevant health care, customer service and computer experience required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills required.
• Proficiency with computers
• Knowledge and previous experience with medical terminology
• Previous experience working in the medical field preferred.
• Strong computer skills; knowledge/experience with hospital registration system.
• Demonstrates professionalism in dealing with patients, family members, and co-workers alike.
• Works well under pressure.
• Typing speed of at least 40 wpm.
• Two years’ experience in Patient Access Department, physician’s office, clinic or healthcare business office.

Salary Range: $25.101/hr - $26.427/hr

Employment Non-Discrimination: Richmond University Medical Center is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and provides full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and needs including lactation accommodations, physical or mental disability, age, immigration or citizenship status, veteran or active military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Our Mission

We the staff of Human Resources are proud to share a long-standing tradition of excellence at Richmond University Medical Center. We uphold the mission by providing premier quality patient care through a full spectrum of emergent, acute, primary, behavioral health and educational services, and value the pride and integrity that motivate us to always be more, and always be better. We are committed to our mission and values because WE CARE! We are Welcoming, Energized, Compassionate, Advocates, Respectful and Excellent in our interaction with our patients, families, visitors and co-workers.

WE CARE W We are welcoming and gracious toward each other, and toward all who come to receive our services. E Personnel are energized for quality, creativity, commitment and teamwork. C Compassion is the way we share deep concern and care toward each person. A Advocacy is our activity that promotes the rights and responsibilities of patients, families, and staff, in the hospital setting and in the community. R We show respect by recognizing the basic dignity of every person in all our interactions and in the formulation of policies and procedures. E Excellence is our way of demonstrating that we can always be more and always be better.