The Admitting Clerk will be booking inpatient admissions and ambulatory surgery procedures, and keep accurate census. She/he will transfer and discharge patients, maintain and update bed-tracking system.  She/he will be responsible for managing the hospitals beds, making assignments, recommending intra-hospital transfers as necessary and ensuring that all patients are placed appropriately. The Clerk will be working closely with the A.D.N. to ensure optimal patient flow and maintaining departmental bed control manual in accordance with medical protocols and with the guidance of administration, attending physicians and infection control.

Requirements:

-High School Diploma/GED required.

-Previous hospital experience preferred.
-Ensures that the census in the hospital computer system is accurate.
-Relevant health care, customer service and computer experience required.

- Excellent communication and customer service skills required.

- Proficiency with computers

- Knowledge and previous experience with medical terminology

- Previous experience working in the medical field preferred.

- Strong computer skills; knowledge/experience with hospital registration system.

- Demonstrates professionalism in dealing with patients, family members, and co-workers alike.

- Works well under pressure.

- Typing speed of at least 40 wpm.

-Two years’ experience in Patient Access Department, physician’s office, clinic or healthcare business office.

Eves w/ every wknd & hol; 4p-12a
Salary Range: $26.383/hr - $27.748/hr
 
Employment Non-Discrimination: Richmond University Medical Center is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and provides full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and needs including lactation accommodations, physical or mental disability, age, immigration or citizenship status, veteran or active military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.