Admitting Clerk

MONTGOMERY GENERAL HOSPITAL

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MONTGOMERY GENERAL HOSPITAL

Position Description/Performance Evaluation Page 1 of 2 Title/Description Admissions Clerk Effective Date Supersedes Codes _______ Annual E = Exceeds StandardM = Meets Standard NI = Needs Improvement

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Arranges for the efficient and orderly admission of inpatients and registration of outpatients. Insures that accurate patient information is collected and that patients are aware of hospital policies and procedures. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all- inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES E M NI 1.

Assists patients with understanding their benefits if such information is available. 2 1 0 Refers all uninsured patients to the Credit/Admitting Supervisor. 2. Gathers personal information required including emergency notification numbers 2 1 0 and insurance information such as copies of insurance cards and Medifax verifications of self pay patients. 3. Obtains necessary signatures for consent for treatment and guarantorship. 2 1 0 4. Routes admission forms to appropriate departments. 2 1 0 5. Collects money for deposits to meet co-pays, deductibles, private room fees, etc. 2 1 0 6. Answers telephone calls courteously, including proper identification, routes calls and 2 1 0 takes accurate messages as is appropriate. 7. Balances and maintains petty cash drawer. 2 1 0 8. Prepares daily census, transfers, and discharge sheets. 2 1 0 9. Arranges for escort of patients to their rooms. 2 1 0 10. Maintains good public relations. 2 1 0 11. Retrieves and breaks down reports, bills, etc. as requested by the Data 2 1 0 Processing Supervisor. 12. Gathers statistical information for Administration when requested 2 1 0 13. Works in Business Office upon request. 2 1 0 14. Collects, compiles, and calculates data required by Performance Improvement 2 1 0 standards. 15. Participates in customer satisfaction survey process. 2 1 0 16. Posts reports and results to Medical Records after Emergency Room medical and/or 2 1 0 nursing staff have reviewed and shown authorization by initialing, when time permits. 17. Verifies diagnosis upon order entry to ensure proper billing. 2 1 0 18. Verifies authorization or pre-certification through physicians' offices of all 2 1 0 necessary procedures. 19. Recognizes events that could affect patient safety and act appropriately 2 1 0 per patient safety policy. 20. Any and all other duties, as assigned. 2 1 0 MONTGOMERY

GENERAL HOSPITAL

Position Description/Performance Evaluation Page 2 of 2 Title/Description Admissions Clerk Effective Date Supersedes Codes _______ Annual E = Exceeds Standard May 2015 All Others M = Meets Standard NI = Needs Improvement

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Must have a working knowledge of computer usage including typing skills of forty-five words per minute. Must have knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-9 coding, and various insurance coverages and requirements. Must have an understanding of hospital policies and procedures. Must be able to efficiently and courteously facilitate the admission and registration process, obtaining all of the information necessary for billing. Must also demonstrate professionalism and good communication skills including sensitivity to patient needs of a wide variety of age groups. Must be able to maintain patient confidentiality.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

For physical demands of position including vision, hearing, repetitive motions, and environment, see attached documentation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position without compromise to patient service. =====================================================================

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.86 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Customer service: 1 year (Preferred) Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred) Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person