Patient Admissions & Care Coordination Clerk

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals; Evansdale (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking an admissions clerk to greet patients, process admissions in EPIC, locate beds, and coordinate transfers. The role requires precise data entry, strong communication, and timely discharge processing within the hospital environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating with physicians and departments, scheduling follow-ups, arranging transportation, and maintaining patient records with accuracy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or secretarial school preferred.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Greet and admit patients at arrival and enter information into the computer.
• Notify referring physician of admissions and coordinate interdepartmental transfers.
• Schedule follow-up appointments and arrange patient transportation as needed.
• Maintain accurate patient records, bed assignments and discharge documentation.
• Discharge patients, fax discharge summaries, and communicate transfer information timely.

Skills

Reading/Writing

Verbal Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant / secretarial diploma preferred

Tools

EPIC System

Merlin

Kardex

Job description

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking an admissions clerk to greet patients, process admissions in EPIC, locate beds, and coordinate transfers. The role requires precise data entry, strong communication, and timely discharge processing within the hospital environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating with physicians and departments, scheduling follow-ups, arranging transportation, and maintaining patient records with accuracy.