Patient Admissions Clerk - Fast, Accurate Intake

American Advanced Management, Inc; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

American Advanced Management, Inc. seeks a Full Time Admissions Clerk in Stockton, CA to manage pre-admission and admission processes, collect patient information, and explain policies to patients and families in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires strong communication, accurate data entry (min 35 wpm), computer literacy, and knowledge of medical terminology; prior hospital clerical experience is preferred. This is a union position.

Qualifications

• 5 years of clerical hospital experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Typing speed of at least 35 wpm preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accept admissions reservations and complete forms accurately and promptly.
• Explain deposits, insurance benefits, parking, and items; collect payments when needed.
• Provide patient rights, HIPAA information, and advance directives details.
• Assist with patient valuables safekeeping and escort to units when required.
• Prepare ID bands and ensure signatures; communicate with insurance verifiers as needed.
• Maintain professional communication and adapt approach by patient age.
• Operate office equipment and participate in mandatory trainings.

Skills

Communication skills

Typing speed 35 wpm

Computer literacy

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Office skills training

Job description

American Advanced Management, Inc. seeks a Full Time Admissions Clerk in Stockton, CA to manage pre-admission and admission processes, collect patient information, and explain policies to patients and families in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires strong communication, accurate data entry (min 35 wpm), computer literacy, and knowledge of medical terminology; prior hospital clerical experience is preferred. This is a union position.