Room Control Representative

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking an admissions clerk to admit, transfer, and discharge patients using the hospital computer system. The role requires courtesy and patience in interactions with physicians, nurses, and patients to maintain positive public relations.

Hours are 7:00AM–7:30PM with rotating weekend work and no on-call requirements. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent with related experience or an associate degree in business, and must be able to type at least

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 1 year admitting experience, or 2 years office/clerical experience, or an Associate's degree in Business.
• Medical terminology course completed or 80% assessment.
• Typing minimum 30 wpm.
• Ability to work independently and communicate tactfully.

Responsibilities

• Admits, transfers, and discharges patients to and from rooms via the computer system.
• Maintain courteous and patient interactions with physicians, nurses, departments, patients and families to support positive relations.

Skills

Typing 30 wpm

Communication

Customer service

Independence

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Business

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Admits, transfers, and discharges patients to and from rooms via the computer system. The duties of this position require the exercise of courtesy and patience in dealing with physicians, nurses, clinical departments, patients, families, and others in order to maintain sound public relations.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• High School diploma or equivalent and one (1) year admitting experience, OR two (2) years office or clerical experience, OR an Associate's degree in Business.


• Must have completed a medical terminology course or assessment of an 80% or better.


• Must be able to type a minimum of 30 wpm or better.


• Ability to work independently and communicate tactfully.

PREFERRED

• B.S. degree in Business.

Work Hours:

7:00AM-7:30PM

Weekend Requirements:

Yes- Rotating Basis

On-Call Requirements:

No