Admitting Clerk - Syosset, United States - Northwell Health

Northwell Health
Northwell Health
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Syosset, United States

4 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Mark Lane

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Job Description
Per Diem (On-Call)
Admits 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 preadmission 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 Functions
Job 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.
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The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

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