Patient Admissions & Registration Specialist

CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital is seeking an Admissions Clerk to support patient intake, registration, and information flow in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires completing patient identification, coordinating with finance, and communicating effectively with patients' families while upholding confidentiality and privacy standards. Training includes cross-functional exposure and adherence to facility policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years of clerical experience in a medical facility or office preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs.
• Must be able to speak English.

Responsibilities

• Admits patients to the Facility following the 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.
• Accepts and relays messages effectively.
• Informs physician’s office of admissions and activities concerning admissions.
• Maintains and protects each patient’s right to confidentiality.
• Identifies emergencies and initiates appropriate response.
• Assumes clerical duties and responsibilities as necessary.
• Assists in ordering and stocking supplies.
• Maintains order and cleanliness of the front desk.
• Coordinates obtaining diagnostic tests and places diagnostic test reports in appropriate section of patient medical record.
• Participates in cross-training as needed within the Business Office.
• Comply with facility Standards of Behavior and complete all required education assignments within the designated timeline.

Skills

Clerical experience

Written communication

Verbal communication

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital is seeking an Admissions Clerk to support patient intake, registration, and information flow in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires completing patient identification, coordinating with finance, and communicating effectively with patients' families while upholding confidentiality and privacy standards. Training includes cross-functional exposure and adherence to facility policies.