Admitting Clerk (PRN)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Pay commensurate with experience

At Ashe Memorial Hospital, we are driven by our Mission Statement, "To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high quality health care."

Ashe Memorial Hospital is proud to be Voted Ashe's Best Place to Work 2022. Come be a part of our dynamic team; you'll join Ashe's 2022 Best Hospital, Best Surgeon, Best Physician, Best Nurse Practitioner, Best Nurse, and Best Medical Practice! This is your opportunity to make a large difference in a small community!

Hours : PRN, shift and days will vary | No Supervisory Responsibilities | No Travel | Pay commensurate with experience.

JOB SUMMARY :

This position greets patients and family members promptly and courteously as patients arrive at the hospital. This position requires answering the telephone, providing requested information, taking messages, or directing the caller to the appropriate personnel. The Admitting Team Member will provide the interpretation of forms to be signed upon admission, including patient rights and living will questions, which will need to be reviewed for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate signatures. The Admitting Team Member will collect deposits and / or co-pays according to established guidelines. The associate will need to practice caution and use good judgment in relaying messages and giving information to patients, families, and visitors. Distributes appropriate information to ancillary departments. Participates in performance improvement and QI activities. Performs work with accordance to the mission, vision, and values of Ashe Memorial (AMH).

Minimum Job Qualifications :

Education : High School diploma or equivalent required.

Experience :

• Medical terminology desirable.
• Previous Registration experience desirable.

License / Certifications : None

Personal Protective Equipment : Must be able and willing to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Must be willing to receive all required vaccinations (i.e., flu shot, etc.). All new employees working must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment (unless the new hire has requested and received an exemption). Candidates for employment will be notified of this policy requirement prior to the start of employment. After receiving an offer of employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or request and receive an exemption before beginning work.

To apply, please fill out an application, attach a cover letter, and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.

Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

Ashe Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.