Patient Access Coordinator

Talentify; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is hiring an Admissions Clerk to arrange efficient inpatient admissions and outpatient testing registrations. You will collect patient data, explain policies, and enter information into the hospital computer system.

Ideal candidates have strong communication and customer service skills and can work under pressure while maintaining professionalism with patients and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience or familiarity with medical terminology preferred.
• Strong communication and respectful patient interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Gathers patient information and explains hospital policies and procedures.
• Interviews incoming patients or representatives and enters admission data.
• Distributes information to ancillary departments and supports CQI activities.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Medical Terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary:

Arranges for the efficient and orderly admission of inpatients and registration of individuals who have hospital-based outpatient testing or procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that patient information is collected and that patients are aware of hospital policies and procedures.


• Interviews incoming patients or representatives and enters information required for admission into the computer database.


• Distributes appropriate information to ancillary departments.


• Participates in performance improvement and CQI activities.


• Excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with individuals at all levels.


• Excellent customer service skills are required.


• Treats patients/families professionally, with respect and dignity


• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work assignments that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent.


• Experience: Previous experience with medical terminology