Admitting Clerk - Paintsville - Appalachian Regional Healthcare : Job Details

The Admissions Clerk is responsible for efficient and courteous registration, transfer, and discharge ofpatients. Responsibilities - Serves as general receptionist for the hospital, greeting patients and visitors in person or by phonein a courteous manner. - Provides general information concerning the hospital and/or patient's condition in accordance withhospital guidelines and secures signatures on documents if required. - Operates communication system placing and answering telephone calls, paging or contacting staff,and keeping appropriate records and assists in locating patient's families. - Determines patient's needs by admitting to hospital or referring to appropriate facility and escortspatient to proper area or arranges for transportation. - Maintains a roster of inpatients by names, bed number, and religious preference, reporting daily onadmissions and discharges; maintains elective admission schedule and contacts patients whenrooms are available. - Prepares all necessary recor...Clerk, Paint, Retail, Healthcare, Patient, Hospital