Patient Admissions Specialist

WVU Medicine; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

WMCH Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV is seeking an Admissions Clerk to verify patient demographics and insurance. You will greet patients, obtain signatures, explain rights, and prepare charts for admissions and inpatient reservations.

Responsibilities include coordinating room assignments, scheduling, order entry, charge accuracy, and collecting co-pays while maintaining confidentiality and patient rights.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year experience in admissions and registration.

Responsibilities

• Greets patient/legal representative and determines appropriate service.
• Interview to obtain complete demographic and insurance information.
• Explain forms, inform patient of rights, provide hospital information.
• Prepare chart and assign patient room based on policy.
• Coordinate transportation to nursing units or departments.
• Enter orders for ancillary testing and schedule admissions/discharges.
• Document scheduling and reservations; resolve issues with staff.
• Maintain knowledge of insurance procedures and hospital policies.
• Collect co-pays and ensure accurate charges for services.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

WMCH Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV is seeking an Admissions Clerk to verify patient demographics and insurance. You will greet patients, obtain signatures, explain rights, and prepare charts for admissions and inpatient reservations.

Responsibilities include coordinating room assignments, scheduling, order entry, charge accuracy, and collecting co-pays while maintaining confidentiality and patient rights.