Patient Admissions & Front Desk Specialist

Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital seeks a dedicated front desk/clerical assistant to coordinate reception area activities and support workflow across the facility. You will admit patients, assemble records, collect information for registration, and communicate with patients and families in line with policy.

The role requires at least a high school diploma, two years clerical experience in a medical setting, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years clerical experience in medical facility or office preferred.
• Computer experience required with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to speak effectively to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Admits patients to the Facility following established policies and procedures.
• Assembles patient medical record forms and prepares patient identification.
• Assists Financial Counselor in obtaining pertinent information to register patient and attaches proper means to document patient identity.
• Provides pertinent information to the patient’s family in the waiting area according to policies and procedures.
• Monitors waiting area.
• Coordinates reception area activities for effective communication with all areas of the Facility.
• Answers telephone and intercom courteously and in a quiet, pleasant voice.
• Informs physician’s office of admissions and activities concerning admissions.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal & written

English language

Clerical experience

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital seeks a dedicated front desk/clerical assistant to coordinate reception area activities and support workflow across the facility. You will admit patients, assemble records, collect information for registration, and communicate with patients and families in line with policy.

The role requires at least a high school diploma, two years clerical experience in a medical setting, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.