Patient Admissions Specialist

Dameron-Hospital; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Dameron-Hospital in Stockton, CA is seeking an Admissions Clerk to support pre-admission and admission processes for inpatients and outpatients. The role focuses on accurate data collection, patient education on hospital policies, and efficient registration in a busy facility.

The position requires strong communication, typing speed, and basic computer skills, with preferred hospital clerical experience and familiarity with medical terminology. Union position with evening shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; office skills program preferred.
• 5 years of clerical hospital experience preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Typing speed of at least 35 words per minute preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of computer knowledge.
• Medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accept admissions reservations and complete registration forms accurately and timely.
• Explain hospital policies regarding deposits, insurance benefits, parking, items and visitation.
• Collect deposits to meet deductibles, co-insurance and/or co-pay when appropriate.
• Provide information on Patients' Rights, Advanced Directives and HIPAA.
• Arrange safekeeping and return of patient valuables.
• Prepare patient ID bands and arrange escort to the applicable unit.
• Communicate with patients and families with appropriate age-based approaches.
• Operate department equipment competently (copier, fax, computer, scanner, printers).
• Keep supervisor informed of unresolved situations and unusual occurrences.
• Communicate with the public professionally and maintain accuracy in fast-paced settings.
• Decipher basic insurance coverages and coordinate with insurance verifier.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Typing 35 wpm

Computer knowledge

Medical terminology

Clerical experience

Education

High school diploma

Office skills program

Job description

Dameron-Hospital in Stockton, CA is seeking an Admissions Clerk to support pre-admission and admission processes for inpatients and outpatients. The role focuses on accurate data collection, patient education on hospital policies, and efficient registration in a busy facility.

The position requires strong communication, typing speed, and basic computer skills, with preferred hospital clerical experience and familiarity with medical terminology. Union position with evening shifts.