Admitting Clerk (SY) - Northwell Health : Job Details

**Req Number** 19772Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAdmits incoming patients to hospital. Interviews incoming patients/representative to obtain identifying information and other data required for admission.Job Responsibility+ * Greets patients and/or visitors to the department in a courteous manner+ * Interviews patients/significant others and obtains all relevant demographic and insurance data; obtains necessary signatures.+ * Enters all pre-admission and admission information into computer+ * Prepares addressograph plate for use in charging items to patient. Places identification band on patient upon registration to inpatient, ambulatory or emergency room.+ * Assigns bed placement with knowledge of CDE, DOH, JCAHO standards.+ * Notifies physicians and nursing stations as to admission of patients.+ * Provides interpretation of hospital regulations to patients (i.e., visiting hours, patient services, etc.).+ * Directs or assists patients to appropriate department or assigned room, as required.+ * Enters all discharge information into hospital computer system.+ Performs related duties, as required.*ADA Essential FunctionsJob Qualification+ High School Diploma or equivalent, required.+ Prior customer service experience, required.+ Data entry skills (80 keystrokes per minute), required.+ Knowledge of medical terminology, hospital admission, reimbursement procedures and DRG's, preferred.