Cardiac Stepdown Unit Clerk - Admissions & Coordination

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a frontline clerical and admissions associate to support a patient care department. You will greet patients, manage admissions, transfer coordination, and discharge documentation while maintaining accurate records in the EPIC system.

The role requires strong front-desk communication, computer proficiency, and the ability to coordinate with multiple departments to ensure smooth patient flow.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or secretarial school preferred.
• Experience with patient admission/records is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greets and assists patients upon arrival.
• Completes admitting information in the computer.
• Locates and assigns beds and notifies physicians as needed.
• Discharges patients and coordinates transportation and follow-up appointments.
• Maintains accurate patient records and communicates with other departments.

Skills

Good verbal and writing skills

Ability to read, write and comprehend

Clerical accuracy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or secretarial school

Tools

EPIC System

Merlin

Kardex

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a frontline clerical and admissions associate to support a patient care department. You will greet patients, manage admissions, transfer coordination, and discharge documentation while maintaining accurate records in the EPIC system.

The role requires strong front-desk communication, computer proficiency, and the ability to coordinate with multiple departments to ensure smooth patient flow.