Patient Admissions Coordinator

Charleston Area Medical Center; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston Area Medical Center is seeking staff to interview incoming patients, verify admitting data, and assign beds based on need. The role includes entering patient information into CAMC’s Central Computer System, maintaining census logs, and preparing admitting forms for diagnostic or therapeutic treatment.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, with no prior experience necessary. You will perform clerical and receptionist duties, escort patients, and support the unit with

Qualifications

• Interview patients to secure and verify admitting data.
• Enter patient data into CAMC's Central Computer System.
• Maintain a patient census log and prepare monthly statistics.
• Perform clerical and receptionist duties and assist with patient movement.
• Sort, file, and distribute patient records; prepare admitting forms.

Responsibilities

• Differentiate between patients in need of immediate medical attention and those with minor injuries.
• Interview patients to secure and verify all pertinent admitting data.
• Enter patient data into CAMC's Central Computer System.
• Prepare the necessary forms for diagnostic and therapeutic treatment.
• Assign beds based on illness type or accommodation availability.
• Escort patients and push wheelchairs; maintain census log and monthly reports.
• Notify authorities as appropriate.

Skills

Interviewing patients

Data entry

Clerical duties

Customer service

Record keeping

Receptionist duties

Patient assistance

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Charleston Area Medical Center is seeking staff to interview incoming patients, verify admitting data, and assign beds based on need. The role includes entering patient information into CAMC’s Central Computer System, maintaining census logs, and preparing admitting forms for diagnostic or therapeutic treatment.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, with no prior experience necessary. You will perform clerical and receptionist duties, escort patients, and support the unit with