ER Admitting Clerk: Fast-Paced Patient Registration

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance coverage (NRMC)

Free generic prescriptions

Walk-In Clinic priority access

Wellness program discounts

Job summary

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center seeks an ER Admit Clerk to compile patient information, verify insurance, and generate admission paperwork for outpatient and inpatient visits. You will work closely with ED nurses, doctors, and staff to ensure accurate data entry and confidentiality across NRMC systems.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, collecting demographics, verifying IDs, processing admissions, and explaining financial obligations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or Equivalent required.
• 1 year experience of clerical, customer service, public relations or social services work required.
• Experience in hospital environment preferred (if applicable).
• Substitution: a college degree in Social Services field may be substituted for all qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and assist with registration and transportation as needed.
• Enter patient data and visit details into the system.
• Print and provide patient documentation for visits.
• Verify patient information and insurance data.
• Explain NRMC hospital policies and procedures to patients.
• Process outpatient/inpatient admissions and update paperwork for room transfers.
• Balance journals and post payments; handle collections securely.

Skills

Communication skills

Data entry accuracy

Customer service

Organizational skills

Discretion with confidential info

Ability to work under stress

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or Equivalent

1 year clerical/administrative experience

Experience in hospital environment (preferred)

Tools

Computer/Keyboard proficiency

Office equipment (printer, fax, copier, scanner)

Credit card processing equipment

Job description

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center seeks an ER Admit Clerk to compile patient information, verify insurance, and generate admission paperwork for outpatient and inpatient visits. You will work closely with ED nurses, doctors, and staff to ensure accurate data entry and confidentiality across NRMC systems.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, collecting demographics, verifying IDs, processing admissions, and explaining financial obligations.