Patient Access & Admissions Specialist

Northside Hospital; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Canton, GA is seeking a patient admitting clerk to join our admissions team. The role involves admitting, transferring, and discharging patients using the computer system, and ensuring courteous, professional interactions with physicians, nurses, and families.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent (or an associate degree), medical terminology training, and the ability to type at least 30 words per minute.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; 1 year admitting experience, OR 2 years office/clerical experience, OR an Associate's degree in Business.
• Medical terminology course completed or an assessment of 80% or better.
• Typing at least 30 words per minute.
• Ability to work independently and communicate tactfully.

Responsibilities

• Admits, transfers, and discharges patients to and from rooms via the computer system.
• Maintain courteous and patient interactions with physicians, nurses, clinical departments, patients, and families.

Skills

Typing 30 wpm

Communication

Independent work

Patience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Business

Medical terminology course

Job description

Northside Hospital in Canton, GA is seeking a patient admitting clerk to join our admissions team. The role involves admitting, transferring, and discharging patients using the computer system, and ensuring courteous, professional interactions with physicians, nurses, and families.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent (or an associate degree), medical terminology training, and the ability to type at least 30 words per minute.