Admitting Clerk - Registration - Memorial Hospital
Company: CAMC Health System
Location: Charleston
Posted on: May 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Summary
Accountable for interviewing the incoming patient or patient
representative, recording the information required for admission,
and assigning the patient to an available room.
Responsibilities
---Differentiate between patients in need of immediate medical
attention and those with minor injuries/illness.---Interview
patients to secure and verify all pertinent admitting data.---Enter
patient data into CAMC's Central Computer System.---Prepare the
necessary forms in order for patients to receive diagnostic and/or
therapeutic treatment.---Assign beds based on the nature of the
illness or the type of accommodation available.---Sort, file, and
distribute patient records. Prepare and disburse admitting forms
and related materials.---Perform clerical and receptionist duties
as necessary. Escort patients and push wheelchairs. Maintain a
patient census log and prepare a statistical report
monthly.---Maintain equipment, lift boxes of supplies-printer
paper.---Notify the Police or Health Department for the patient as
appropriate.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct
patient contact)The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the
orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills
necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment,
treatment or care as defined by the department's identified patient
ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate
competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in
terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and
3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the
patients.Competency StatementMust demonstrate competency through an
initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to
independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in
the job description and the unit/department specific competency
checklist.Common Duties and Responsibilities (Essential duties
common to all positions)1. Maintain and document all applicable
required education. 2. Demonstrate positive customer service and
co-worker relations. 3. Comply with the company's attendance
policy. 4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement
activities of the department and institution. 5. Perform work in a
cost effective manner. 6. Perform work in accordance with all
departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but
not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call
situations. 7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission
and strategic plan of the organization. 8. Follow organizational
and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable. 9. Perform
related duties as assigned.
Education
---High School Diploma or GED (Required) Experience: None
Credentials
---No Certification, Competency or License Required
Work Schedule: Varies
Status:Full Time Regular
Location: Memorial Hospital
Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston
Keywords: CAMC Health System, Charleston , Admitting Clerk - Registration - Memorial Hospital, Healthcare , Charleston, West Virginia
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