Patient Admissions Specialist

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) in Beckley, WV is seeking an Admissions Clerk to handle patient registration, transfer, and discharge efficiently and courteously.

You will greet patients and visitors, answer calls, provide information, and maintain admission records, rosters, and schedules. The role includes basic cashier duties and handling money, with on-site work in a hospital setting.

High attention to accuracy and patient confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 3–6 months on-the-job training to reach proficiency.
• Experience dealing with the public is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and visitors in person or by phone in a courteous manner.
• Provides general information and secures signatures when required.
• Operates the communications system and relays messages to staff.
• Determines patient needs and directs to appropriate facility or transportation.
• Maintains a roster of inpatients by name, bed number, and religious preference.
• Maintains elective admission schedule and notifies patients when rooms are available.
• Prepares records related to admission, payment, and discharge.
• Pulls patient charts and maintains appointment schedules.
• Handles money and performs cashier duties.
• Keeps hospital keys secure and assists patients in and out of vehicles.

Skills

Typing 30 wpm

Office machines operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) in Beckley, WV is seeking an Admissions Clerk to handle patient registration, transfer, and discharge efficiently and courteously.

You will greet patients and visitors, answer calls, provide information, and maintain admission records, rosters, and schedules. The role includes basic cashier duties and handling money, with on-site work in a hospital setting.

High attention to accuracy and patient confidentiality is essential.