Admitting Clerk -- Registration -- General Hospital

Charleston Area Medical Center; Charleston (WV); Presencial; USD 18.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Charleston Area Medical Center is seeking an Admitting Clerk to interview patients or their representatives, collect required admitting information, and assign beds as needed at General Hospital in Charleston, WV. The role requires high school completion and emphasizes accurate data entry and courteous patient service.

The position involves clerical duties, patient escort, and maintaining census logs, with varying work schedules.

Formación

• Interview patients to collect admitting data
• Maintain accurate patient census and records
• Follow policies and procedures
• Provide courteous, responsive service
• Demonstrate reliability and punctuality

Responsabilidades

• Interview patients to secure and verify admitting data
• Enter patient data into CAMC's Central Computer System
• Prepare forms for diagnostic and/or therapeutic treatment
• Assign beds based on illness and accommodation
• Sort and file patient records; distribute admitting materials
• Escort patients and push wheelchairs; maintain census log
• Notify Police or Health Department when appropriate
• Maintain equipment and supplies (e.g., printer paper)

Conocimientos

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Data entry

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Admitting Clerk -- Registration -- General Hospital

Job Summary

Accountable for interviewing the incoming patient or patient representative, recording the information required for admission, and assigning the patient to an available room.

Responsibilities

• Differentiate between patients in need of immediate medical attention and those with minor injuries/illness
• Interview patients to secure and verify all pertinent admitting data
• Enter patient data into CAMC's Central Computer System
• Prepare the necessary forms in order for patients to receive diagnostic and/or therapeutic treatment
• Assign beds based on the nature of the illness or the type of accommodation available
• Sort, file, and distribute patient records. Prepare and disburse admitting forms and related materials
• Perform clerical and receptionist duties as necessary. Escort patients and push wheelchairs. Maintain a patient census log and prepare a statistical report monthly
• Maintain equipment, lift boxes of supplies-printer paper
• Notify the Police or Health Department for the patient as appropriate

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Maintain and document all applicable required education
2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations
3. Comply with the company's attendance policy
4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution
5. Perform work in a cost effective manner
6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations
7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization
8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable
9. Perform related duties as assigned

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required) Experience: None

Credentials

• No Certification, Competency or License Required

Employment Type: Employee

Salary: Negotiable

Work Schedule: Varies

Location: General Hospital

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Post Date: 10/14/2026